Escape to a charming Lake Travis retreat, nestled in the Texas Hill Country. Enjoy wonderful views of the hills from this rustic lake house with multiple interior areas for gathering and plenty of outdoor space to play and relax. Take advantage of a private 50 ft long saltwater pool with waterfall, boat dock, fire pit at the water's edge, propane grill & charcoal grill.
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9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
7 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 20316 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Austin Lake Travis Pool Waterfront - Hill Country Retreat 2 Acres Sleeps 20
Lake Travis - Texas Hill Country Waterfront Retreat with PRIVATE 50 ft long saltwater pool with waterfall. Can sleep up to 20 in beds . Wonderful views to the hills. Two private acres with safe grounds for kids with a gentle slope to the water. Boat Dock and launch on property. Rustic Hill Country feel - Vaulted ceilings- Large windows - Greatroom - over stuffed leather couches Propane Grill & Charcoal Grill provided . Grocery Stores and Lake Line Mall is just Fifteen minutes. Movie theaters are close by as well. 20-25 minutes to Downtown Austin. By boat Hippie Hollow is 15 minutes- Wedding Venues in The Hollows, Cedar Park and Point Venture are close by . We are just north of the main basin above Volente.
Home is a Rustic Hill Country Lake House-very casual with multiple interior areas for gathering and plenty of outdoor space to play and relax. Fire pit at the waters edge. Maid service, towels and linens included. Lake Travis is a Reservoir, which means lake levels go up and down and affected by Drought conditions.. So if Lake levels are important to your visit, please confirm current lake levels..
Keywords: Lake Travis Hill Country Retreat,2 Acres,Pool with waterfall, large rear yard with kids playset,gentle slope to the water,close to shopping and Downtown, Views up to the Hills, Casual Entertaining,Boat Dock ,Great Fishing,Can handle large groups. Leather Couch's,Detailed Real Wood Beds, Recent Mattress's, linens, pillows, and paint thru out-(this is not a cabin) . Holidays are a higher rate.
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Ski
Close to skiing
Pool/Spa
Outdoor pool
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Limo/town car service
Car available
Car recommended
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
7 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shower
Shower/bathtub combination
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Video library
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Charcoal grill
Dock
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
3 steps to reach entrance
No lift
Smooth flooring in public areas
Tile flooring in public areas
Well-lit path to entrance
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Housekeeping on request
Iron/ironing board
Meal delivery service
Location highlights
In a rural location
In a village
In the city centre
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping centre
Near the marina
On a lake
On the waterfront
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Boat
Golf
Gym
Kayak
Water sports equipment
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Close all umbrellas & return exterior furniture &interior furniture back to original spot . Turn off all lights inside &outside &don’t forget light switches by the kitchen door. turn off pool light.
Return any used kayak or canoes to their original position by the fence by the house or by the fence towards the lake.. Trash must fit into the trashcans-anything that does not must be taken with you
Please be sure all trash cans are placed on the road. If you’re facing down the driveway, the trash cans will go to the right of the driveway in front of the property on the road. Refer to ck out list
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rules
See rental policies in rental agreement
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: .
Events
Events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Long-term renters welcome
Some water is reused through a grey water recycling system
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
Frequently asked questions
Does Austin Lake Travis Pool Waterfront - Hill Country Retreat 2 Acres Sleeps 20 have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Austin Lake Travis Pool Waterfront - Hill Country Retreat 2 Acres Sleeps 20 pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Austin Lake Travis Pool Waterfront - Hill Country Retreat 2 Acres Sleeps 20?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-out at Austin Lake Travis Pool Waterfront - Hill Country Retreat 2 Acres Sleeps 20?
Checkout is at 10:30 AM.
Where is Austin Lake Travis Pool Waterfront - Hill Country Retreat 2 Acres Sleeps 20 located?
Located in the heart of Leander, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Lake Travis and within 9 miles (15 km) of Veteran's Memorial Park and Austin Steam Train Association Museum. The Parke Shopping Center and H-E-B Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).
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What a great place for big groups. Wish the kitchen was a bit bigger, but there were enough dishes, etc. for the big group. Lots of nice places to hang out inside and out. Great communication with Tom at check-in and throughout our stay.
My husband and I planned a weekend trip with a large group of friends we had 19 people and we had PLENTY of rooms and beds in the house. The property was very nice and clean the pool was amazing. The owner communicated with us very well and the check in and out process was very easy. We all said we would book here again! Thank you for hosting us!!!
We went to visit family for a sweet 16th in Austin Texas and found this beautiful Gem of a home right on the lake. I would say it is best to visit in the summer, the pool is not heated in the winter so you can't do much swimming, and the river is too cold, but overall we enjoyed our stay and had the fireplace indoor and outdoor, it is a magical place for a big family to enjoy, it sleeps 20 people, if I ever went back up there it would be to enjoy it with at least 2 families :)
Despite no lake access, Had a great time in the pool . Loved the pool!! House was spacious and able to accommodate our large family. Very clean and A/C worked great!
Our family had a wonderful time, no one even complained about the lack of bathrooms!!
Pool was great plus, lake was gorgeous. 10 adult 4 children schnauzers all were pleased. Great property for family gathering.
Great property. Various living areas were super to accommodate adult conversation & children’s play area. Private pool was awesome. Owner’s commutation was prompt& curteous.
Tons of space, the owner Tom was awesome and super down to earth. Gave us tips on local places to go, was lenient on check out time, and just genuinely cared about us having a good time on our stay. We went for a bachelor party, and this is definitely the perfect spot for partying. Thanks again Tom!
Came here for my brother's bachelor party. We had 17 guys and fit comfortably. Property is expansive and unique, with a great pool and huge backyard. Lake was dried up so that wasn't an option but otherwise this was a great place to stay outside of Austin. Host was excellent and went above and beyond in terms of communication and flexibility around check in / check out times. Would highly recommend for anyone looking for a weekend away!
Everything was amazing until the day before check in. The host called me to let me know the lake was dried up. This made a huge difference in the stay. We planned everything around the lake and was a let down. Host was great house was awesome tjr kake dried up, not so great. If I would have knew this is would have never stayed here. Huge let down. The advertisement needs to be changed to dried up lake.
To be honest, our entire family had a great time! We were a bit surprised when we got to house that the pool was on side of driveway and there was absolutely no water in front of house and hasn’t been for a really long time! We thot maybe there would be a bit of water. We were told by owner that there wasn’t water after we booked but listing said it depends on water leveled and we should have investigated further. Overall house was great except having 2 bathrooms on one side of the house which was a bit of a challenge since one was inside a room where 6 people were sleeping . Overall nice stay and had everything we needed but just would have liked a bit of water to use on lake Travis eventho it’s been dry for a while now.
Sara L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Archival
4/10 Poor
brandi b.
3 Aug 2016
Disappointed
We stayed here for our annual July 4th family vacation this year. We have used VRBO for the past 8 years to plan our vacation, 6 families all together. This is the first time we have lost a deposit. The owner Tom was very nice and always available for questions. We were a little disappointed when we arrived to find the pool next to the driveway in the front of the house on the opposite side of the lake. Also the two bathrooms in the house are on one side that has two bedrooms with twin beds and one bathroom is only accessible by walking through a bedroom. So the side of the house with the 5 adult bedrooms has no bathroom. THis was very inconvenient in the middle of the night for all the adults who were in the bedrooms on the other side of the house(queen and king beds)with no restroom. We found several roaches in the house. They do not wash the comforters or quilts, only the sheets. We ended up losing almost $700 of our deposit for petty things and supposedly extra cleaning by his housekeeper. The day we left he sent me text after text complaining about white towels that had colored stains on them, which I could not understand. If you have white towels I assume you know to bleach them to get out stains, isn't that why you choose white? I literally got 27 pictures and texts. There were also ants ALL over everywhere, so if you have kids, beware. Very disappointed that he uses his housekeeper instead of a cleaning service and as far as I could tell she complained so that he would pay here more money for more time. We have never lost any deposit or had any owners complain in 8 years.
First I want to say the location is beautiful! The lake is right there in your backyard with a nice dock. We pulled our boat to this house and enjoyed that convenience. The water is lovely. The grounds are huge at this house with lots of places for kids to run and play. One downside is the mosquitos...i am from TX so it isn't like I am not used to them. They were AWFUL. Both my kids have over 50 bites. They didn't get them the first day when we mostly were down at the dock, but the second day when at the pool area. He does spray twice a year but thinking during summer months it really needs to increase. We could not sit outside and enjoy anything unless on water. I just want people to know...because I was not prepared! Tom does have a nice house with tons of beds. Our king was very comfy! Clean sheets, nice linens. One really nice bathroom is remodeled and then a teeny tiny other bathroom. We did know going into it was only 2 bathrooms...I wish I had known location of both. They are both on one side of the house with the "kids" or "twin" rooms. Just so you know! We made it work the best we could with 8 of us! Would be so cool to see another even half bath added to this property. Also from the pictures it was hard for me to tell (and now that I have been there I can tell) that the pool is HUGE and had great seating around it. It is in the front yard when you are driving down the yard but very secluded. I can tell you they are great about cleaning. We arrived a tad early and they were still cleaning and could smell all the cleaning supplies so know they were trying to do that well with Covid stuff going on, so don't let that worry you! My only "complaint" about cleaning was under the beds was full of dust, trash from others. We were searching for kids stuffed animals and in the twin room had to go under and it was kind of gross but you wouldn't know it from just being in the room! Tom is SUPER accomodating! Very nice. Always answers his calls and texts. I love a good host! We have stayed at many many houses and can tell you this is a great location and host is nice. Could use some improvement with maybe a deeper clean and some mosquito control more often! Other than that we were mostly pleased! Oh and kitchen is stocked FULL of supplies including cleaning supplies! I love that.
Had 15 guys stay for a bachelor party and it was a blast. There was no lake cause of the drought, but the pool was excellent and provided reprieve from the heat. The bed layout is perfect for large groups as everyone gets their own bed. Decently stocked kitchen and multiple grilling options available. Tom Grass was very clear and easy with his communication. Would highly recommend for bachelor parties!
We absolutely loved our stay. Our party of12 adults, 8 kids and 3 dogs stayed for 3 nights. Upon arrival the house was clean and welcoming. Fully stocked with everything we needed. The pool was amazing and very much enjoyed as the lake was dry in this particular area. All of us agreed that the property exceeded our expectations and we look forward to returning again. You will not be disappointed with this place. The owner is extremely courteous, prompt and a pleasure to deal with.
We enjoyed our stay. It's an older house and had some maintenance needs, but the owner was extremely quick to respond and get his handyman there.
On the positive side, the house was very clean, well-supplied and spacious with tons of outside room and seating. The private saltwater pool was terrific. Our group of 14 used it constantly. It is well located with both sunny and and shaded areas most of the day, plenty of deck chairs, tables and umbrellas -- even pool toys and float mattresses.
We are not boaters, so this didn't affect us much, but the listing should clarify that Lake Travis is so low now that the house is currently not "lakefront." The cove it's on was bone-dry.
On the whole, a nice property if lake access is not important to you, with a very responsive owner.
Loved this place! Tom’s house was the perfect setting for our family reunion, with 20 people for a three-night stay. Tom is a generous host, stocking the house with more than the basic essentials, from spices to bathroom towels. The pool was terrific. We spent much of our time at the pool and grilling on the six-burner grill. Plenty of comfortable beds and lovely living/dining rooms for our big group. Tom made us feel at home. I highly recommend this property or renting anything from Tom.
We had a wonderful time at this lovely home on the river. Tom the owner was very communicative and great to work with. Our family of 18 (9 adults and 9 kids ages 7-15yo) enjoyed lounging in the pool and playing boccee in the yard. There was plenty of room inside for naps and puzzles and cooking as a family. The extra living space in the room with the large bed and the loft twins was super useful as a kid cave for movies and board games. We highly recommend this property.
We had a group of 12 and this property had everything we needed for relaxing comfortably both inside and out! It was within striking distance of downtown Austin and some hill country attractions. The host, Tom, provided lots of info on things to do in the area and made the check-in and check-out process very easy. I would happily stay here again.
This was a very relaxing getaway for our family. We had plenty of room both inside and outside. The kids loved the play area in the back and the pool was fabulous! There are so many different sitting areas outside to enjoy. Everything you need is nearby - groceries, play, restaurants. We had a great time and can't wait to go back.
This property was Absolutely perfect for our bachelorette group! I highly recommend anything from this owner as he was very communicative and very easy to contact. The house had absolutely everything you could possibly need for a wonderful visit on the lake. Highly highly highly recommend!!