Location: Granite Shoals, Lake LBJ, Hill Country, Texas, USA (Ninety minutes (or less) northwest of Austin, Texas Airport)
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 12-14)
Keywords: 4-BR 2-BA House - Covered Slip + Boat Avail
Two new Pungo 140 kayaks for guest use (complimentary).
25-ft Crest Tri-toon RENTAL AVAILABLE
Here is the ideal getaway for rest and relaxation with something for everyone. This 2900 square foot, two-story house has four bedrooms, an indoor spa tub (hot or cold), and a large well-equipped kitchen. Located on a protected cove a short distance from open water, you can enjoy views of the lake from the floor to ceiling windows on the second-floor, the second floor deck that wraps around the house, and from the deck over the boat slip. There are numerous public boat ramps and quiet parks just around the corner.
You can enjoy a game of foosball downstairs on the Shelti Pro III or win at poker on the game table also downstairs with super comfy chairs. There are also numerous games for both children and adults. There are three TVs (two/46"), board games, a library of both CDs and DVDs, wireless Internet, and a Wii game, there truly is something for everyone.
From the lake house, you can boat east to the Wirtz Dam, south to Horseshoe Bay, or north to Kingsland then go west and explore the Llano River. Lake LBJ has numerous coves to explore. If you do not have a boat or personal watercraft, we make our our 25-ft pontoon available to our guests at a reduced rate and charge only for the hours the motor is actually running.
Marble Falls is ten minutes away, with shopping, movies, restaurants, HEB (grocery), and Wal-Mart. We also offer a FREE shopping service so you're sure to have all you need for a breakfast banquet on your first morning as our guests.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Central AC. New high efficiency system installed on 2/12.
- Linens Provided : Bring your own towels for OUTSIDE use.
- Washer : Bosch front-loader on raised cabinet in garage
- Dryer : Bosch front-loader on raised cabinet in garage
- Garage : Two car garage w/laundry room
- Off Street Parking : Room for four vehicles
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : Yes - will send details
- Wood Fireplace : Downstairs living area
- Beds
- King Bed : In first floor master - ensuite master bath
- Queen Bed : All 3 queen beds are on second level
- Double Bed : Fold out sofa (not sofa bed pullout) is approximately the size of a full size bed.
- Convertible Bed : Daybed as casual furniture in living area on first floor level. Use as trundle for two singles or popup for king-sized bed for couples.
- Entertainment
- Private Hot Tub : Hot tub in spa room. Please keep lid on when not in use and door to spa room closed at all times. Guests will noot need to add ANY chemicals.
- Cable/Satellite TV : Master bedroom has 32" tv. Upstairs and downstairs living areas both have 46" LCD TV's.
- DVD
- Video Library : ~20 popular movies (many Oscar nominated/winners)
- Video Game Console : Wii game w/four controllers and four nunchuks
- Video Games : Wii Sports (5 games) and Wii Play (9 games), Resort, NFL Madden 2010,
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library : ~ 25 CDs for varied tastes. Cable TV offers music channels.
- Foosball
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : New fridge, glass-top stove, microwave. Dinnerware for 20. Two tables provide comfortable dining for 14.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Blender, 12-cup coffee maker, toaster oven, toaster (will do bagels); Pyrex baking dishes; ex-large pots for cob corn, gumbo, crab; and a griddle are included
- Refrigerator : New 25 cu ft. w/ice maker and ice/water in door
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : BBQ on 2nd-level deck outside of main dining/kitchen area.
- Deck/Patio : Concrete patio on all sides of house on 1st floor (lakeside), and two wood decks directly above patios on 2nd floor.
- Balcony : Balcony on all four sides of 2nd level.
- View/Location
- Lakefront : Great view from deck above boat slip.
- Communications
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Wireless Internet throughout the property.
- Other Amenities
- Poker/game table on first floor. Bar w/stools on second floor. Wii game w/5-game Sports, Resort, and 9-game Play w/4-player nunchuks and controllers
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Pets <30 lbs okay w/$150 non-refundable deposit. YARD NOT FENCED!!
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : 24
- Smoking Not Allowed : Outside only - butts on ground = loss of deposit
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Hiking
- Spelunking
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Other Activities
- Exotic zoo (Johnson City - home of President LBJ), Eagle spotting, Pick Your Own Berries, Winery
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
BOOK 5 NIGHTS GET 6th NIGHT FREE !!
Apr 1 thru Sep 30..$360/nt. Book 5 nights-get 6th night free w/Thur-Sat check-in.
FOUR-NIGHT MINIMUM FOR SPRING BREAK and JUNE/JULY.
Cleaning fee is $75/2 guests; $100/3 to 5; $125/6 to 8; $150/9 or more.
Holidays $50 extra. Complete your reservation in 5 min w/cred card.
Rates are based on 8 guests. Each additional guest is $20 per night.
Rates are subject to 13% room tax. $49 insurance for $3,000 w/no deductible.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2004
We live an hour away between Jonestown and Cedar Park across from Lake Travis. I lived in the area as a child, but my spouse is a transplant from the beautiful Lake Michigan area. I guess you'd call us lake people. We have seven grandchildren, but only two are local. The others are in Raleigh, NC. We also have a pair of small Shih Tzu dogs that love the lake area as much as we do.
Why the Owner Chose Granite Shoals
We previously had a smaller rental on Lake Travis, but sold it because the water fluctuates so much. Lake LBJ is a constant-level lake, so boating is never hampered by low water. The area is a quiet, congenial, slow-paced kind of place where folks wave as they drive by even if they don't know you.
The Unique Benefits of this House
There is a lot of wildlife wandering around - prized plants are a favorite of the local deer population. We had a very small fawn take up residence in the shady plants of our tree round in front of the house. We named this place for the two peacocks who liked to wander our property. There are four now. Butterflies, song birds, and millions of stars on quiet nights all add up to a wonderful place to rest and relax.
Property Photos
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- Lake View from Upper Deck - Lake LBJ, Texas Vacation Rental Home
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- Street View of House - Lake LBJ, Texas Vacation Rental Home
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- Indoor Spa Tub - Lake LBJ, Texas Vacation Rental Home
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- Large kitchen for several cooks
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- Back Yard from Boat Dock
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- Upper living room
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- Queen bedroom 2
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- Upper living room
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- Queen bedroom 1
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- Upper deck outside
Traveler Reviews (18)
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 11/18/11
Review Submitted: 11/22/11
The house was very comfortable, as well as the beds. The neighborhood is very quiet. We really enjoyed the peacock visits every evening. We would definately return for another weekend of bridge.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, romantic getaway.
Great Weekend for Large Groups
Guest: Zoonie23
(Austin, TX)
Date of Stay: 10/07/11
Review Submitted: 11/05/11
We rented the peacock house for a long weekend in early October. The owner was very accommodating and resourceful. It was clean, stocked well with all the necessities you would need for a long weekend and had plenty of games to play. The layout allowed for different groups (3 couples and 2 teenagers) to getaway to a private place in the home or out on the deck and you never felt crowded. The two floors provided plenty of living space and sleeping space. We also rented the boat. It was wonderful, large and easy to handle....a great way to see the lake and a fun activity for a group. Pay attention to where you go when on the lake since the house is tucked away in a little cove and make sure you have someone that you know how to drive a boat because the dock and cove are pretty tight. The house is also just down the road from Sweet Berry Farm which is a great family or group place to go during spring or fall. Everyone in our group highly recommends this home and can't wait to come back.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
Great Family House
Guest: Rob
(San Antonio)
Date of Stay: 05/27/11
Review Submitted: 06/06/11
WOW! What a great weekend we had at your house. Unfortunately the winds were very strong on the lake so we didn’t get to boat as much as we would have liked. Thank goodness the house was the perfect spot to play cards and board games, sneak off to another area for a cat nap, relax on the deck watching the peacocks, and even getting the old man (me) to play a Wii video game or two…it really was one of the best weekends we had had in a while. Thank you so much for everything and we look forward to renting with you again!! Thank you again from the entire Anderson family!!!
Owner response:Thank you for your kind comments. We're glad you had a great time. That's our goal. You've also earned 10% off a three-day stay/
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children.
Wonderful property
Guest: Jack
(Houston, Texas)
Date of Stay: 06/27/10
Review Submitted: 07/20/10
The Bayless family spent a wonderful week (June 27 to July 5) in the beautiful Peacock House. For many years we have treated our children and grandchilden to a week of vacation. We have spend most of these at the beach or bay. This year decided to try the River and we are so happy that we did. The Hill Country is so beautiful and we found the Peacock House to be delightful. Everything was super nice, lots of good space for enjoying most everything. The grand daughters really enjoyed the hot tub! I really enjoyed the kitchen and fantastic cookware. We enjoy just staying in cooking and eating. Also enjoyed the decks where we could really relax and grill outside.O Overall everything was WONDERFUL! Thanks to the Petersons for sharing your lovely home . May God bless and keep you. Sincerely, Wilda Bayless (on behalf of the family)
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children.
Family Fun!
Guest: melanie
(Dallas)
Date of Stay: 06/19/10
Review Submitted: 06/29/10
Great house and property for a family vacation! There is plenty of living space and sleeping space. Loved the big kitchen...easy for "too many" cooks to work in. Included in our family vacation, we had 3 older adults who all slept upstaris and a young family with a toddler and a baby all housed in the downstairs area for extra quiet when needed. We all enjoyed spending most of our indoor time in the upstairs living areas, nestled in the treetops with the huge wall of windows and view of the lake. The outdoor areas were plentiful and varied. We were especially glad to have the grassy areas for the toddler to play in. The dock and waterfront met our needs perfectly. All the wildlife was a highlight for everyone, not just the 2-year old. We saw numerous deer everyday and had a peacock roost in one of our trees every night...plus turtles, ducks, geese, woodpeckers, cardinals, etc. The house was well-equipped, well-maintained and accurately represented. It was our first time to stay in the Granite Shoals area. The house was easy to find and very close to the conveniences of Marble Falls. There is wonderful BBQ to be had at Cooper's in Llano (about 35 min). For the 2nd year in a row, we vivisted the Exotic Zoo in Johnson City (30 min). It is a super fun and memorable family outing not to be missed. A great vacation!!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, pet owners, families with young children.
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Guest: Getaway Girls
(Baytown, Texas)
Date of Stay: 06/12/10
Review Submitted: 06/23/10
We rented the peacock house for 6 days & will recommend this rental highly. The owners have stocked the rental with all the needs & the furniture & fixtures are outstanding. We were able to rent their boat directly & it was wonderful to come & go on the lake as we please. The boat was large & comfortable & easy to handle. We hated to leave the place.....very relaxing for all!!!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children.
Winter Getaway
Guest: Allie14
(Rochester, MN )
Date of Stay: 01/29/10
Review Submitted: 04/06/10
I came to the Peacock House for a girls weekend with a number of friends. We had a wonderful time & wanted for nothing! The house was fully stocked for cooking, the beds were very comfortable, the grill was great! The kitchen was wonderful-we were able to all pitch in & have room.We enjoyed sitting in the hot tub, enjoying some fresh air on the deck & just sitting in front of the TV. This is a wonderful house-the owners have thought of everything to make your stay enjoyable & memorable! Will definitely be back! And would recommend this house to anyone!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children.
The ideal getaway for rest and relaxation
Guest: Mar22
(Rockaway Park, NY)
Date of Stay: 01/29/10
Review Submitted: 04/06/10
I had a wonderful time staying in the lake house. The house had plenty of space for everyone and the view was great. The property was fully stocked and spotlessly clean. I loved the Peacock House and recommend it to anyone.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children.
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/12/09
Review Submitted: 07/12/09
My family would like to recommend Lake LBJ Peacock House to other families. We stayed with our son, his wife and our three grand kids from June 13 to the 17th. We had a wonderful time. Our other son who lives in Austin join us what was suppose to be a one day stay ended up staying 3 days, because it was so nice. The house has plenty of space and is really set up perfect for a family or small group get together. Very clean and plenty to do. The location of the house is perfect for those who enjoy boating. We could be on the Colorado river in 10 minutes enjoying the smooth water for skiing and wakeboarding or head to the main lake in minutes for sight seeing or some good fishing. After enjoying water sports all day the hot tub was a welcomed sight. I loved being on a cove were my boat didn't get beat up from wakes and was protected in a boat house. Just around the corner from the house is a little park that was great for taking our 6 year old and six month old grand daughters swimming. There is where we launched our boat. It is a good boat launch! We found the owners very pleasant to work with and very willing to answer all our questions. It was easy to tell they take pride in this lake house and in making their guest welcomed. When they tell you that all you need to bring is your clothes and food believe them. This house has every thing. The only disappointment we had was we didn't stay long enough. We can't wait until our next visit, when we plan to stay longer. Thanks & God's Blessings! Paula & Rex Helotes, Texas
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Guest: Sarah Hill
(San Antonio, Texas)
Date of Stay: 03/23/09
Review Submitted: 03/23/09
We stayed at the peacock house last weekend, and had a lovely time. The house had plenty of space for everyone and the view was great. Thank you so much for sharing your home!
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