Location: Other Austin Properties, Austin, Hill Country, Texas, USA (3 Miles from the Oasis Restaurant) View Map
Accommodations: house, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 6-10)
Keywords: House on 10 Acres
Nestled high above Lake Travis (near the famous Oasis Restaurant/Mansfield Dam and only 25-30 minutes from downtown Austin) Lake Travis Lake House is a 10 acre retreat with spectacular views of the main body of Lake Travis. This gorgeous 3-bedroom, 2-luxury-full-bath home was completely remodeled in 2005. Chefs will be amazed at the ultra-high-end kitchen, featuring a Viking Stove, Sub-Zero Refrigerator, granite countertops and imported travertine sink. Designers will marvel at the floor-to-ceiling travertine bathrooms, with an oversized soaking tub and magnificent European-style travertine shower. All will sleep well in the tastefully-decorated fully-furnished bedrooms.
Imagine sitting out on the large porch watching the sun set over the lake, strolling around the 10 acres admiring the other "residents" (including Egyptian Arabian horses, rare white peacocks and Pygmy goats, among others), or picking fresh herbs and vegetables out of the organic garden! And while you may feel a million miles away from the stress of the city (since the property is almost completely surrounded by the Balcones Canyonland Nature Preserve), you are in fact only minutes from every imaginable type of retail and restaurants (10 minutes from Lakeline Mall, 20 minutes to the Arboretum/Domain and 25-30 minutes from the heart of downtown Austin).
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Fireplace (2)
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2)
- Double Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Jetted Tub in Bath : Completely modern travertine sunken tub. Water comes from the ceiling! The perfect place to relax.
- Cable/Satellite TV : Expanded basic cable + HBO. Three televisions, one is a high-definition flat screen.
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library : Approximately 100 DVDs.
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library : Approximately 150 CDs
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Not just any kitchen! Sub-Zero Refrigerator, Viking Stove, Granite Countertops, dishes, cooking utensils, two sinks, etc.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Everything you will ever need! Also, feel free to pick fresh vegetables and herbs from the organic garden.
- Refrigerator : A Sub-Zero!
- Dishwasher : An ultra-quite Meile
- Microwave : Ultra-high capacity.
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill : Large BBQ with oak wood on property. Also, all outdoor cooking utensils provided.
- Deck/Patio
- Gazebo
- View/Location
- Lake View : Spectacular view of the main body of Lake Travis. The property is high on a hill and the views can't be beat.
- Water View
- Mountain View : The property is almost completely surrounded by the Balcones Canyonland Preserve. Not only will you enjoy seclusion (even though you are minutes from downtown Austin), but you will enjoy fabulous views of Lake Travis and the surrounding nature preserve.
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance : Unlimited US and Canada service provided by Time Warner
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : High-speed Time Warner Cable WiFi throughout the house.
- Other Amenities
- 10 acres, horses, organic garden, fresh eggs, hiking
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly : We love children and children love the farm animals (Egyptian Arabian horses, Pygmy goats, Border Collie dogs, etc.). One of the most rewarding features of having a vacation rental has been showing our youngest guests the wonders on the farm.
- Smoking Not Allowed : We simply ask that you not smoke in the house. Feel free to smoke outside. We just ask two things--one, we live on the edge of a forest, so please be aware of fire dangers during dry periods and two, please pick up all cigarette butts.
- Activities
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shopping
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Live Theatre
- Horseshoes
- Hiking
- Other Activities
- Farm Animals - Great for kids!
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Rental Rates for Non-Holiday Weeks (2 Night Minimum):
Mid-Week .. Mon-Thu Nights .. $300/night.
Weekend ... Fri-Sun Nights .. $400/night.
Weekly Rates .. $1800/week.
Rental Rates for Holiday Weeks (3 Night Minimum):
Mid-Week .. Mon-Thu Nights .. $350/night.
Weekend ... Fri-Sun Nights .. $450/night.
Weekly Rates .. $2000/week.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Property Photos
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- Welcome Home! - Austin Vacation Rental
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- View from the Front Porch - Austin Vacation Rental
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- Formal Living/Dining Area - Austin Vacation Rental
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- Gourmet Kitchen w/ Viking Stove, Sub-Zero Refrigertor, Marble Countertops, etc.
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- Master Bathroom w/ Sunken Bathtub, Travertine Sinks/Tile, Granite Coutertops...
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- View of the Marina
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- You can't beat the sun setting over Lake Travis!
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- Relax in front of the fireplace
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- A table made from the hatch from an 18th Century Spanish Ship
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- View of the Main Basin of Lake Travis
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- You'll love watching these guys strut their stuff on the 10 acres!
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- Mamoun has grown up.
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- Master Bedroom with Queen-Sized Canopy Bed, Fireplace and California Closet
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- Guest Bedroom #2
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- Guest Bedroom #3
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- Den with Flat-Screen TV (expanded cable, HBO and DVD) and Stereo (with CD)
Traveler Reviews (8)
Excellent rental, Excellent hosts!
Guest: Trumpet Player
(Sacramento, California)
Date of Stay: 05/06/08
Review Submitted: 05/20/08
Our experience at this Lake Travis home was beyond our expectations. The home is wonderful and the location provides country relaxation with easy access to Austin and surrounding communities. We easily did day trips to Fredrickburg and San Antonio and returning home was always a relaxing end to the day. Fresh eggs and vegetables, acerage for morning or evening walks and the respectful and accomodating hosts were all bonus touches that made our vacation one of the best we have ever had. If you have a chance to rent this home, take it!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Fantastic vacation spot
Guest: Missy
(Bridge City, Texas)
Date of Stay: 06/21/10
Review Submitted: 06/26/10
We spent a week in June 2010 and were thoroughly pleased with the home, spectacular views and all the surrounding fun things to do. We had four children 6 and under and had no trouble keeping them entertained away from the house, it was a little harder while at the home because the house sits high on a cliff and there was really nothing for them to do outside. Lake Travis is an awesome place for boating fun and Volente Beach which is a small water park turned out to have some really fun rides. And the owners were super nice and very accommodating.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Top of the list! Felt JUST like home. Would go back in a heartbeat!
Guest: louandfriends
(Houston, TX)
Date of Stay: 03/26/10
Review Submitted: 03/29/10
There are 6 of us girls that do an annual trip, so this isn't our first time, so we KNOW what is normal to expect out of a rental. And let me tell you, THIS place was worth every penny. The area is AMAZING, the hosts were incredible, and it is exactly what it says it is. We had an incredible time and will definitely go back! You'd be CRAZY not to consider this place. It was great for us girls, would be great for a romantic get-away and would even suffice for a place for the kids to run around. It really was a perfect weekend!!!! Thank you SO much Tom and Suellen! It was JUST what the dr ordered! You two were wonderful! See you again very soon! Only beef I have is that the house could have used a better cleaning lady. Beds were clean and bathrooms were fine, but it was things like spider webs in the corners and needed a better once over on the floors with the broom and mop. Other than that, truly comfy! You may also consider bringing some better outside chairs. Seating wasn't the best.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children.
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/19/10
Review Submitted: 03/19/10
We stayed at this property for 2 nights on spring break with our son, his wife and grandchildren. We had a wonderful time. The grounds are beautiful and the kids loved all of the animals.
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Highly recommended
Guest: John from Boston
(Boston, MA)
Date of Stay: 06/28/09
Review Submitted: 07/14/09
We stayed here over the fourth of July weekend, and we had a great time. The house is up to date with great kitchen and bathrooms. It is about 30 minutes to downtown Austin with no traffic. The Anderson-Mill area is a shorter drive (15 minutes or so), and has an Alamo Drafthouse which was very good, and a Kirby Lane cafe (not the same ambiance as the original, but the migas were still great). The house sits on top of a hill, and the view over the lake is great. It's less than a ten minute drive to the Oasis for an even better view. We loved visiting the animals on the property (horses, goats, chickens, peacocks, dogs, and cats), and Tom brought us fresh fruits and vegetables straight from his garden. Austin was experiencing a significant drought when we visited, and the lake level was very low. The closest public lake access (which is a short drive away) was completely dried up. The owner, Tom, was pleasant and helpful during our stay. I would definitely recommend this location to a friend.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children.
Guestbook Comment
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/01/09
Review Submitted: 01/06/09
We had the privilege of staying in this wonderful house over the Christmas holidays. The house is just as beautiful as it looks in the pictures. The owner made us feel at home by putting up a Christmas tree and some decorations! We were able to bring our dogs and they enjoyed visiting with the farm animals as much as we did! The area is very scenic. Lots to do in the area - we had a couple of great hikes. Austin, and all it has to offer, is easily accessible. Tom, thanks for a week that gave us many special memories!
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Down On the Farm
Guest: None
(Chicago, Il.)
Date of Stay: 11/01/07
Review Submitted: 11/27/07
Thanksgiving on the farm was one of the most delightful and peaceful vacations ever for our family-perfect. Tom had thought of everything including his fabulous blueberry muffins. Our grandson was amazed at the animals and Tom helped him feed the animals and gather eggs which was a treat for our grandchild. Thanks for all. The James Family
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Peace, quiet and welcome!
Guest: christine96
(Chicago)
Date of Stay: 06/01/07
Review Submitted: 07/06/07
My family just returned from a wonderful week at this home. Tom was so accomodating and welcoming- we received warm muffins upon our arrival! This is a truly unique property located on the hillside above Lake Travis. Next to a wildlife sanctuary and tucked up a long driveway you will reach true peace and quiet (except for the wonderful sounds of the animals). Although you will have privacy, the home is only 5 minutes from several grocery and big box stores. This lovely home, built in the 1940's, has exceptional bathrooms and kitchen. You will feel truly pampered! The bedrooms are modest sized but furnished well. One thing that I will mention is that the 3rd bedroom does not have window treatments as it is more of a den- so if you are light sensitive, check with the owners first. Other than that one small detail we found everything we had hoped for. Enjoy your stay!
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