At Boulder Bay, experience the tranquility of a waterfront gated retreat in the Texas Hill Country. Witness spectacular lake sunsets around a fire pit, unwind with hot tub soaks or enjoy dog-friendly fun in the yard. With SUP’s and games available for entertainment.
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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8195 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
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Private Gated Lake Buchanan Waterfront Retreat Sunset Views Hot Tub & Dogs
Escape to Boulder Bay Lake House, a gated waterfront retreat on Lake Buchanan in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. Enjoy stunning sunsets, some of the best fishing in Texas, kayaking, paddle boarding, bird watching,and evenings around the fire pit or in the hot tub. Located just off scenic Hwy 29 in Buchanan Dam near wineries, parks, and trails. Fully fenced dog-friendly yard with games, lake access, and room for the whole crew to relax, reconnect, and unwind.
The Space: Welcome to Boulder Bay Lakehouse — a peaceful waterfront retreat on the shores of Lake Buchanan in Buchanan Dam. This spacious single-story lakefront home sits on more than half an acre with a fully fenced yard, private electric entry gate, mature trees, and beautiful sunset views across the water. There’s plenty of room to spread out, play soccer or football, toss a frisbee, relax under the trees, or simply enjoy the slower pace of lake life. A sidewalk path leads directly to the waterfront steps, making it ideal for families, groups, and dogs alike. Whether you’re planning a family holiday, couples getaway, ladies weekend, remote work escape, fishing trip, or adventure-filled vacation, Boulder Bay offers the perfect blend of comfort, privacy, and outdoor fun. Guests enjoy access to 2 paddle boards, 2 children’s kayaks, and 2 adult kayaks, along with life jackets for all ages. Perfectly located just off scenic Highway 29, Boulder Bay is close to some of the best wineries, parks, and outdoor recreation in the Texas Hill Country.
Visit the area vineyards Torr Na Lochs, Perissos, Fall Creek, Wedding Oak and more! Explore parks, bike the hill country, hike nearby trails or just enjoy the sanctuary that is Boulder Bay.
10 min to Torr Na Lochs Vineyard 12 min to Inks Lake State Park 16 min to Perissos Vineyard 18 min to Reveille Peak Ranch 18 min to Spider Mountain Bike Park 20 min to Longhorn Caverns
Pet Fee is $75/stay for up to 2 pets.
Note 5/2026: Lake Buchanan is currently full and beautiful! Fish from the dock or shoreline, paddle the waters, float the day away, or launch your boat from nearby ramps and spend the day exploring the vastness of Lake Buchanan!
Spacious kitchen fully stocked with all cooking essentials, spices, blender, wine glasses, and more. Plenty of dishes to serve. Lovely dining area with amazing views and breakfast bar.
Primary bedroom has a king size bed, private seating area and attached bath. Large walk in shower, separate toilet area, oversized closet and a private door to enclosed patio.
Bedroom 2 has a queen size bed, with built in desk area. Shared bath in hall.
Bedroom 3 has two full size beds along with a twin mattress that can be brought out for extra sleeping.
Graco Pack n’ Play with crib sheets and stokke high chairs available for use.
Hall closet with board games, card games, puzzles, toddler toys, and extra towels.
Main living room has a sofa, ottomans, and two chairs with wall mount smart TV.
Enclosed back porch with bar area, seating, and 2 additional sofas, and a lounge chair. Open patio doors to enjoy the breezes.
Back elevated patio with pergola covered dining area, secondary seating area under a shady tree, gas grill, charcoal grill, and more.
Pergola covered hot tub with spectacular sunset views. Towels provided.
Lower patio with Adirondack chairs and a fire pit for s’mores!
Dock with lounge chairs and string lights. Star gaze for hours!
Garage has assorted outdoor games that are rotated through. In addition, there is a Foosball table, air hockey, extra chairs, fishing rods, floats and a garage fridge to stash your lake catch or overflow drinks and groceries. Room to park a vehicle in garage.
Covered single carport parking as well as room for 4 vehicles on driveway.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Books
Games
Smart TV
Stereo
Outdoor areas
Fenced yard
Firepit
Garden
Gas grill
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
2 pets total
Food and water bowls
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Accessible parking space
Area rugs in public areas
Hardwood flooring in public areas
No lift (single-level property)
Single level property
Stair-free path to entrance
Thin carpet in public areas
Tile flooring in public areas
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
On a lake
On the waterfront
Things to do
Foosball table
Water sports equipment
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Sailing nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
About the area
Located in Buchanan Dam, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake LBJ and Inks Lake State Park, while Fort Croghan and Highland Lakes Squadron are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking. Visit our Buchanan Dam travel guide
Is Private Gated Waterfront Lake Buchanan Home! Hot tub, Dog Friendly, Fully Fenced pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
How much is parking at Private Gated Waterfront Lake Buchanan Home! Hot tub, Dog Friendly, Fully Fenced?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Private Gated Waterfront Lake Buchanan Home! Hot tub, Dog Friendly, Fully Fenced?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Private Gated Waterfront Lake Buchanan Home! Hot tub, Dog Friendly, Fully Fenced?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Private Gated Waterfront Lake Buchanan Home! Hot tub, Dog Friendly, Fully Fenced located?
This family-friendly Buchanan Dam holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Buchanan, Colorado River and Inks Lake. Black Rock Park and Llano County Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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Private Gated Lake Buchanan Waterfront Retreat Sunset Views Hot Tub & Dogs Reviews
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Such a cute house, and all everything you needed. The walk to the water wasn’t bad at all. It was very enjoyable and love that it was dog friendly so the pups could enjoy the outside too.
We had the best time, the location, the home, the property was perfect for our family of 6 with 2 dogs. The lake is up and right under the doc, we fished and caught quite a few catfish and saw so many different fish and wild life in the water. We paddle boarded out into the cove during sunset.When one of the boards popped the owner's brought us 2 more, so we could continue our fun!! By far one of the best stays we have done. The owners have literally everything you could need or want. Everyone age 70 to 2 year old had plenty of entertainment! So many personal touches. Highly recommend. Loved this home!!
We enjoyed our stay so much ! Jessica , our host, had the house well stocked with anything we might have needed to have a carefree stay and small details like a bluetooth speaker , bug repellents are so well appreciated!
The beds were so comfortable to sleep on. The outdoor space was so well set up for us to enjoy nature.
Bluebonnets were in full bloom ( April) too adding more beauty.
Would definitely recommend this place! I will just warn about the bugs for people who cannot stand them at all. Keep the doors closed as much as possible after sunset to prevent bugs from crawling in.
We really enjoyed this home for our weekend of baseball lots of games and fun stuff for the kiddos at the home. Loved the sweet basket of snacks and basket of things for my pup that traveled with us!
If you need a place on the lake that will fit the whole family and your dog, this is the place. Great care and detail was taken into creating an environment for young kids. The fencing and gate at the water keep your mind at ease. Fish from the dock, explore the lake with the kayaks, float around the water, then hit the hot tub. It’s all there.
House was absolutely beautiful with a large yard and plenty of parking. Host was so kind to leave a goodie basket of snacks. The kitchen was huge and had everything one would need. Would definitely recommend this place for anyone wanting to stay in the hill country.
We enjoyed our time at this property on Lake Buchanan. Jessica was very responsive in all communications. We were looking for an enclosed property on the lake to take our dogs with us and this house hit the mark. Property was fully fenced and house was spotless with many seating areas. Although the lake is very low and doesn’t reach the property, it worked out well because the water is a short walk down the lake bed which created a beach area to play with the dogs. We would stay at this location again.
We had such a great time at this home!
The home was so clean on our arrival. They had EVERYTHING we needed for cooking, playing games, great book selections (“How Do Astronauts Scratch An Itch” is hilarious! On my book order list!) and the hosts even left us some tasty treats! I will even go as far as complimenting the type of hand soap they use because now I’m only getting this brand lol (Mrs Meyers).
Believe it or not the hot tub even felt great despite the hot weather but late at night when things cooled down it worked out fine and for a morning dip while watching the sunrise too! The deck has such a beautiful view as well!
Our dogs loved the freedom to run and play and due to the completely fenced in property we didn’t have worry about them getting into trouble.
These hosts will treat you right so give this place a visit. You won’t regret it! We’ll be back! :)