Reviews for Lakeway Vacation Rental - VRBO 182647 - 4 BR Lake Travis House in TX, Lakeway's Best Oasis Vacation Home!

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Guest Mary
Date of stay 03/13/13
Review Submitted 03/25/13

Just wanted to say that we really enjoyed our stay in your rental. The house was perfect for a relaxing vacation. Mary

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Guest Philllip
Date of stay 03/08/13
Review Submitted 03/13/13

Just wanted to tell you that the house was outstanding. One of our favorite ones we have rented. Everything worked correctly and was easy to us. You will see various forms of our travel group a couple of times a year for sure! Thanks Again! Phil

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Wonderful Home

Guest Paul B.
Date of stay 02/08/13
Review Submitted 03/03/13

My family and I had to relocate to this wonderful home in Lakeway while our house was being remodeled after a flood. The owner Dave was great. Excellent communication before, during and after our stay. We had to extend our stay by a few days and he was very accomodating. The home is in a quiet, safe neighborhood and my two grandsons really enjoyed watching the deer each evening in the front yard. This home is perfect for families, large groups or even a family reunion. The deck above the outdoor kitchen has a super view. The bedrooms and baths are all as described in the photos, however we thought the photos did not really do the home justice. We have rented through VRBO many times all across the US. I would highly reccomend this home! Thank you Dave!

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers.

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Lady of lakeway

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Guest Cathy
Date of stay 01/24/13
Review Submitted 02/06/13

Dave, Our girlfriend is so thankful for the 'doll' and asked me to tell you how much she appreciates the 'gift'. Humor is so therapeutic. And, the doll which we nicknamed, The Lady of Lakeway, was such a sport to participate in so many of our photos!! We laughed so much!! She became an honorary girlfriend by the time our stay was over. It will be so fun for the doll to be a reminder of all of the fun we had!! It will help her get through her chemo. Thank you so very much for being so thoughtful and generous. We loved the home!!

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Thanks for sharing your beautiful house with us!

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Thanks for sharing your beautiful house with us!

Guest Mike
Date of stay 10/09/12
Review Submitted 10/16/12

David, Thanks for sharing your beautiful house with us! Cheers, Mike

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Real Pleasure

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Real Pleasure

Guest Claire
Date of stay 09/08/12
Review Submitted 09/27/12

Hi Dave, We've very much enjoyed staying in your house, it's been a real pleasure.

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Guest Tracy
Date of stay 08/31/12
Review Submitted 09/04/12

Monday, September 3, 2012 Hi Dave, We just returned from our trip to Lake Travis, and can say nothing but great things of our entire stay. From the moment we arrived in the neighborhood, we were caught up in the beauty of the view from the hills. Upon the arrival and touring of your property, we were all incredibly excited we had such a gorgeous home to stay in for the next 4 evenings. As many of the reviews say, the pics did not do your property justice...it well-exceeded our expectations, and we can't thank you enough!! The smallest of things that we forgot to pack (i.e.: cheese grater for quesadillas) were already available & stocked at your home, so it saved us a trip or two to the local stores. Your home is so pretty and is the perfect setting for entertaining. Thank-you for the superb accommodations...we've already started discussions about making this a yearly tradition with our friends. Hope you & your family had an equally as wonderful Labor Day Weekend!! THANK-YOU, Tracy

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Wonderful home - Wonderful memories!!

Guest Pam
Date of stay 07/19/12
Review Submitted 07/23/12

My mom, my two sisters, my niece, and I spent two nights in this beautiful home! We planned this trip months in advance, and I feared the actual trip would not fully meet our great expectations. I need not have worried! This house is beautiful! Although it is in a residential area, we felt absolute peaceful seclusion. We spent hours in the pool, and the four bedrooms, five bathrooms allowed us sufficient space to retreat for "quiet time" and individual privacy. We enjoyed the outdoor kitchen, the rooftop deck, the hot tub, and the front porch. One morning, we even witnessed a beautiful deer in the yard across the street. The last "sister trip" my family and I took was 37 years ago. After this wonderful experience, I hope we will be able to make this an annual event! Thank you for sharing your gorgeous home with us! We will cherish the precious memories created there forever!!

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

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Wonderful home - Wonderful trip!

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Wonderful home - Wonderful trip!

Guest Pam
Date of stay 07/19/12
Review Submitted 07/22/12

Mr. Bouthot, My family and I truly enjoyed our visit to this beautiful home! Thank you for all your assistance in arranging this beautiful vacation! Have a blessed day! Pam

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Highly Recommend!

Guest PlanoTraveler
Date of stay 06/27/12
Review Submitted 07/05/12

I can't say enough about how thoroughly impressed we were with this home! Everything was fantastic - either as good, or even better, than described in the listing. Very nice attention to details made the home a very peaceful place to stay. The owner, David, gave a quick, pleasant introduction to the home, and responded immediately the couple of times I sent him a question. We took our family and some of our children's friends to Austin to just hang out, go to the lake, and relax. We wanted a place where we could feel comfortable - and having a pool was a must. Even though the house is in a neighborhood, the fact that the property is built into a hill, combined with the trees and surrounding landscaping made it feel very secluded and relaxing. The marina is located one mile away, which made it very convenient. We ended up going to the marina nearly every day to boat/tube/ski/wakeboard/waverunner. Everyone at the marina was very nice, and we had an excellent time each and every day. (The only surprise for us was that the marina requires waverunner operators to be at least 18. We had hoped our 14 year olds could ride alone, but they were required to ride with someone over 18 - so they could go, but they just couldn't ride alone.) There is a beautiful outdoor galleria shopping mall that is relatively close by (which we really enjoyed) as well as the "famous" Oasis restaurant (we made sure we were there at sunset - since that is what they are known for - gorgeous view!). We also took a trip into Austin (about 30 min away) to go to an indoor mall (Barton Creek - very nice mall with a theater) and eat on Sixth Street (we went to the Iron Cactus, and it was great!) At the end of the trip everyone agreed that they wanted to come back - which I think is the highest praise you can get.

Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway.

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Guest David
Date of stay 06/27/12
Review Submitted 07/02/12

David, Just wanted to let you know we had a great time and everyone wants to get the house again. Thanks for putting together such a total quality package! David

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Relaxing and Beautiful home

Guest AustinMom
Date of stay 06/19/12
Review Submitted 07/03/12

We recently stayed at the home for a 2 night getaway - the home and outdoor area were beautiful and very relaxing. I would highly recommend the home.

Recommended for: Families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

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We liked your house very much.

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We liked your house very much.

Guest Andrew
Date of stay 06/01/12
Review Submitted 06/23/12

Dear David We liked your house and neighbourhood very much. Tks for being the pefect unobtrusive host. We may look to come back in 2 to 3 yrs. All the best

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Lovely house, mixed experience

Guest Michael M.
Date of stay 05/11/12
Review Submitted 06/22/12

We stayed in this house with some of our friends in May 2012. The property and its location were exactly as advertised and we were very pleased. Our one issue was that one of the bedrooms had fleas in the bed. After the first night we reported this to the property manager, and they came out with new sheets and pillows (but the mattress still had fleas). We put up with the issue for the remaining nights of our stay, and after we returned home I emailed the manager to request a 15% discount. This seemed fair to me since my pregnant friend had lots of bites and had to pick fleas off of herself when she got out of bed each day. The manager became belligerent and told me that the house does not have fleas because they don't allow pets. I don't know how it got fleas, but I know them when I see them and these were clearly fleas. At this point he threatened to keep my security deposit, even though he had not previously mentioned any issues with how we left the house. This troubled me much more than the fleas had in the first place. It never occurred to me that he would threaten to keep my $400 deposit as punishment for my speaking up about the fleas in the house. So I dropped the issue of the discount, and a few days later he returned my deposit. The property is lovely, but if anything goes wrong you may not like the treatment you receive.

Owner response: This guest stayed in between the dates of reviews from Liz & Rodney. The home does not have fleas now or did it have then. They stayed in the peak of the No See Ums season, http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/aquatic/biting_midges.htm and this is what they were experiencing. We tried to do our best to be reasonably accomodating. This guest left the house in one of the worst condition of any past guest. I was neither belligerent nor threatening and even returned his deposit. I did not grant his request for a partial refund and this review came next...

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A Wonderful Weekend Retreat!

Guest Rodney F.
Date of stay 05/03/12
Review Submitted 05/07/12

The house was amazing and everything we hoped for and then some. Everything was so comfortable and easy going. We had absolutely no problems and made use of just about every convenience from the pool and outdoor kitchen to coffee on the front porch in the morning.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Exquisite and well appointed

Guest Chris
Date of stay 03/21/12
Review Submitted 03/29/12

My husband and I, plus three additional couples, recently had the pleasure of staying in this beautiful home. The accomodations were stellar! The pictures shown are accurate, however, the home is much more than pictures could ever reflect. Each couple had their own bathroom which was a real bonus. The linens and towels were excellent quality and the entire home was very clean. All of the beds were very comfortable with high-end mattresses and pillows. I love to cook and found the kitchen to be very well appointed. The home is in a beautifully secluded area and just a short trip to the fun energy of downtown Austin. The front porch was a wonderful spot to start each day with a cup of coffee and large enough to serve and enjoy breakfast. We saw several deer walking around the quiet neighborhood. The master bedroom is spectacular, but there really isn't a bad room in the house. The home is designed in a way that offers many conversation areas. After a long day of taking in all that Austin had to offer, the hot tub was a real treat and being from Minnesota, a few of us even went in the pool! Dave, the owner, met us at the house when we arrived and answered any questions that we had. The Hill Country was a beautiful and safe place for us to ride our bikes and enjoy the incredible scenery. Wildflowers were blooming, longhorn cattle were grazing and the sun was shining...what more could you ask for! We're starting to plan our trip for next year and we hope this home will be available.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Wonderful Time

Guest Clarke
Date of stay 01/20/12
Review Submitted 01/24/12

The house had a nice open feel with plenty of room to spread out. Great views from the front porch and the patio over the outdoor kitchen. Hot tub was great. Owner was helpful and wonderful to deal with. Highly recommend this property!

Recommended for: Families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car.

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Thanks for a great week in Austin!

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Thanks for a great week in Austin!

Guest Boris
Date of stay 12/27/11
Review Submitted 01/18/12

Hi David, We had a wonderful time staying in Austin at your property. Thanks again for the smooth experience. The house was very convenient and everyone enjoyed their stay. And thanks for a great week in Austin. Thanks and happy new year, Boris

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Loved the house.

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Loved the house.

Guest Sheri
Date of stay 11/18/11
Review Submitted 11/21/11

Loved the house. Will certainly book again when we have another tennis tournament. Great place for a small group. We really enjoyed it. Thanks again Sheri

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Everyone LOVED the house!

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Everyone LOVED the house!

Guest Rhonda
Date of stay 11/10/11
Review Submitted 11/14/11

Dave, Everyone LOVED the house! Almost wish I could relocate to Lakeway. :) Thanks for everything. Rhonda

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Mainah

Guest Mainah
Date of stay 11/03/11
Review Submitted 11/09/11

I recently had the pleasure of staying in this gorgeous Lakeway home. What I enjoyed most was the peace, quiet and privacy of this property. I really felt like I was "getting away from it all"! The home was well equipped, my bed was comfortable, it was clean, there were a couple of golf courses, markets and restaurants nearby. I just loved eating my breakfast on the front porch! Although I chose not to swim in the pool while I was there, it looked very inviting. I would definitely return!!!

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

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Sugar Daddy

Guest Rollie
Date of stay 11/03/11
Review Submitted 11/08/11

Super place to rent, many amenities with excellent property management

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

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Hi Dave,

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Guest Marla
Date of stay 10/20/11
Review Submitted 10/27/11

Hi dave, thank you for the great accomodations for our quick holiday. The area was beautiful and the home was lovely.

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Beautiful House!

Guest Parinda M.
Date of stay 10/13/11
Review Submitted 10/18/11

My family and I spent the weekend in this Austin house. We thoroughly enjoyed our time there - the house was beautiful and extremely clean. We enjoyed the terrace and the pool as well as the outside grill. I would recommend this house to anyone looking for a getaway in Austin.

Recommended for: Families with young children

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Thanks David!

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Guest Parin
Date of stay 10/13/11
Review Submitted 10/18/11

Thanks David! We had a great time at the house and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.

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Lakeway home

Guest Amy
Date of stay 09/21/11
Review Submitted 09/26/11

This home is absolutely amazing. We were looking for a place for our family to go and hang out for a few days. Didn't want a large resort, but wanted all of the perks. This was perfect! The home is large, well kept, and clean. There was plenty of room for us to have family time together, or retreat to our own space to read, watch tv, etc. The pool is beautiful, as is the patio/deck area. We would love to be able to go back and visit again!

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

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From Amy

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Guest Amy
Date of stay 09/21/11
Review Submitted 09/25/11

Dave, We have had a great stay. Thank you so much for all of your help. The home is beautiful and we definitely hope we will be able to come again next summer, Amy

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Fabulous Time!!

Guest Jane
Date of stay 09/15/11
Review Submitted 09/19/11

We had a small get together September 15-September 18 with our family (6 people). The listing description is to the point as well as the pictures. The property was clean and maintained. Questions to the owner were answered prompty when called (once during our stay). We thoroughly enjoyed the pool, the upper deck and cabana area. The bedrooms were comfortable. Yes, definitely we were satisfied and will be kept in mind for a return visit. All and all a great experience doing VRBO for the 1st time!!

Recommended for: Age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

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AWESOME HOUSE

Guest Becky
Date of stay 08/08/11
Review Submitted 08/18/11

We stayed 6 nights at this house and it was absolutely the best. It is a beautiful quiet residential neighborhood. It seems that you are far away from the city, but only about 10 minutes to the city. How awesome to sit out on the deck in the evening and watch the deer walk down the street and through the yards. WOW!!! The pool was great and accommodations were the best. We definitely would come back and suggest to stay here!!!

Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

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Thank You!

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Guest Becky
Date of stay 08/08/11
Review Submitted 08/18/11

David, We had a great time and the house worked out great for us. We had a very relaxing week and lots of fun. The house was a great location and we watched each evening the deer walk through the neighborhood. AWESOME HOUSE! Thank you! Becky

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Summer GetaWay

Guest David
Date of stay 06/19/11
Review Submitted 07/01/11

This home was beautiful and we were pleased with the spaciousness for our 2-family retreat. We had a wonderful time enjoying the home and the magnificent scenery. We would definitely return again. A couple recommendations I would make is to include a DVD player in the master suite (it had nothing except the cable) and update the current DVD player in the family room as it looked like an older version and had some skipping issues. We travel with young children/DVD movies so having players is crucial. We would have loved to have an extra bed comforter in the master suite as an alternate to the quite heavy comforter that is there. The master suite bathroom is beautiful and fit for a queen but we could not find any electrical outlets except for 1 in the closet and 1 right by the door! We had to take our hair dryers and hair equipment to a downstairs bathroom--we thought that was a little odd. We thought the outlets might be hidden somewhere in the countertops but we never found any. The kitchen had everything we needed for our family meals and was user/space friendly. We all enjoyed the grill/outdoor patio area and it was the perfect spot for adults to converse and yet keep a watchful eye on the children swimming. This entire neighborhood (the whole city for that matter) seems to be very quiet and laidback. It was few and far between that other neighbors were seen. Lastly, the pool was awesome and had plenty of room for everyone. The children loved the waterfall and we probably spent a good portion of our 5 days in that pool! If you like peace, quiet and privacy--this is most definitely for you. Overall, we enjoyed our stayand was a welcome relief to your tradtional hotel,etc. Home was clean and well kept as well. Thanks!

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Owner response: Thanks David and I am glad you enjoyed the home! The electrical outlets in the master bath are in the 2 top draws by the sinks. Sorry you missed them. We hope to see you again soon.

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Guest Karen
Date of stay 06/15/11
Review Submitted 06/28/11

Thank you Dave. We had A wonderful time and loved Your place! Karen

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Guest Liz
Date of stay 06/09/11
Review Submitted 06/15/11

Thank you David - we had a wonderful time and LOVED the house!! It was amazing to wake up to deer in the yard, too!

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Great time at this hill country oasis!

Guest Pam
Date of stay 05/26/11
Review Submitted 06/01/11

This house and property offered very comfortable accomodations (memory foam on each bed!) and a wonderful kitchen for serving up family meals. We enjoyed the great pool, deck and and outdoor bar. We had wonderful star gazing on the sun deck at night and delightful mornings on the front patio. It was also very convenient to grocery stores. the Lakeway marina and the Oasis restaraunt area.

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Wonderful home-away-from-home!

Guest Liz
Date of stay 05/23/11
Review Submitted 05/22/12

My family (myself and two brothers with our spouses) took my parents on a get-away for their anniversary to this wonderful home. We had such an amazing time! The area is beautiful (we even woke up to deers in the front yard!) and there were several really good restaurants close by. We went down to the lake one day and rented a pontoon boat for the day, which we all loved. The house is immaculate and had everything we needed. Having breakfast on the front porch was so quiet and relaxing. We would definitely stay here again. The only downside was that the hot tub was not working while we were there.

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway.

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Guest Travis
Date of stay 05/23/11
Review Submitted 05/29/11

David, thank you for allowing us to use your home for our family vacation. We absolutely enjoyed our stay. Everything was just perfect Travis Lxxxxxx

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Guest Jennifer
Date of stay 04/28/11
Review Submitted 05/02/11

Thanks, David. We had a blast and loved our stay. We'll definitely keep you in mind for our next trip to the lake. - Jennifer

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Worth the money!!!

Guest Harry
Date of stay 04/06/11
Review Submitted 04/13/11

My friends and I needed a place to stay for a 4 day golf tournament that I host. I investigated several properties in the Lake Travis Area and found this gem. The pictures and description pale in comparison to the actual habitat. The pool area is magnificent and served our members well during the Masters Tournament and our own little tournament. Everything was clean, beautiful and had all the amenities of your own home. The beds were comfortable, the neighborhood quiet and the stay was very relaxing. I would highly recommend this house for a rental and the owner is very accommodating and cordial. You will not regret this heavenly rental if you need one in the Austin area.

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway.

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Excellent location for a relaxing get-a-way!

Guest lewilke
Date of stay 03/24/11
Review Submitted 04/19/11

This was a GREAT house for a relaxing weekend with my friends. We have a girls reunion each year, and this was our first VRBO experience. We will use VRBO again, and if we return to Austin sometime, we'll stay here! This house was wonderful with plenty of sleeping room and bathrooms. It was also very clean! The pool was relaxing and private. Rowdy groups need to stay away due to the neighborhood, but we didn't have that issue. It was quiet and peaceful. Enjoyed being so close to restaurants and shopping. Also, the outdoor grill area is great with a television. Would highly recommend this house!

Recommended for: Families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

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Guest Brent
Date of stay 02/11/11
Review Submitted 02/24/11

" Thank you for a wonderful stay. We look forward to doing this again in the future."

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Fantastic Memories

Guest Mark
Date of stay 12/29/10
Review Submitted 01/02/11

This is an excellent place to stay whether for vacation or a weekend getaway. We were looking for a guest ranch first, but because we were two families, we figured it will be more advantageous and affordable to rent a vacation home. We were so lucky to find this gorgeous home in a prime area and when we got there we were impressed more by its neatness and cleanliness. Everything you might need in house furnishing and comfort is available. Besides, the scenery was great and the weather was mild even towards the end of December. We recommend this home to anyone who likes peace and nature.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Great Golf Weekend

Guest Paul
Date of stay 12/09/10
Review Submitted 12/19/10

We wanted a quick golf weekend getaway and we hit gold! The owner is an avid golfer and he gave us great recommendations of where to play, he also invited us to play with him at his own course only 1/2 mile from his beautiful home. If anyone else does the same my advice is; don't bet with him...We had a great time and the house was perfect for us. It had plenty of space and we couldn't have been more comfortable. We planned on hitting a few restaurants but the outdoor cabana made it easier to grill in and enjoy the pool and great backyard. It was too cold for the pool but we will be back again when the weather gets warmer. Take Dave's advice and play The Hills, it's an awesome course. Thanks Dave and we want a rematch!

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Great setting for a vacation

Guest AshLeigh
Date of stay 10/28/10
Review Submitted 12/13/10

Peaceful, beautiful, clean, lots of space and privacy for a group. So many areas to hang out in. Very close to Lakeway Resort/Marina and Lake Travis. Seamless booking procedure. Have stayed several times and we will be back!

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with young children, girls getaway.

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Stayed here in Sept 2010

Guest Starr
Date of stay 09/23/10
Review Submitted 09/26/10

This is an older home that really does not have a lakeview. It served our basic needs but could use some improvement in some areas. Not all of the beds are comfortable, there are no mattress pads on the beds, the sheets are very worn In fact, all of the linens and bedding need to be replaced. We were short on towels, there was no soap of any kind. The house has been renovated and is decorated nice and when the AC went out, the owner took care of it as quickly as possible. If the finishing touches were improved on or added, I'd stay again but for the price we paid, I could've stayed at the best hotel in Austin for less.

Owner response: We have had hundreds of guest and this is our first negative review. I would like to say I am sorry that this group was unhappy but I couldn't disagree more with much of her complaints. We will try and make sure this doesn’t happen again.

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We had fun! Thanks

Guest tracy
Date of stay 08/21/10
Review Submitted 12/13/10

My parents, my husband & I and our 3 teen age girls stayed at this lovely home in August 2010. This was our first time renting a home through the internet and we were skeptical. Our experience could not have been better! The home is very well appointed with a fantastic setting and the girls could not get enough of the pool and cabana. The 2 master suites and 5 full bathrooms made it all very private and comfortable for all of us. We will be back!!!

Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway.

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Guest Carla George
Date of stay 08/10/09
Review Submitted 08/10/09

The only problem with this house is that it is always booked:( Boo hoo. We stayed here in 2008 and loved it. I have checked many times to try and return but haven't yet found an open weekend that works for us. It is great great great -- especially if you have a bunch of mixed teenagers like we did. Two of the rooms are in their own private wing and can be closed off for privacy (where the girls stayed). The parents can go upstairs to their retreat and leave the kids alone to have fun watching movies in the living room or hang out on the deck with a beautiful view. A lovely home and perfect for families and friends. Just wish we could find a few days available to come back!

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Memorable

Guest J & W
Date of stay 08/09/09
Review Submitted 08/21/09

Think of the pool area as a totally enclosed, private courtyard. The rock wall at the back rises in xerographically landscaped steps towards the spa and higher. The house wraps two sides of the pool area, and the other side is flanked by the complete outdoor kitchen. A sunning deck tops the outdoor kitchen. The house is integrated around this "courtyard." The result is private, inviting, and relaxing. The web pictures do not actually capture this integration: you need to be there to sense it. All photos and descriptions were accurate, without fully describing the place. The decor is elegant, modern eclectic, continuous, and simple. Storage is plentiful, all systems worked perfectly - from pool to appliances, and the house was resort-clean. There are essentially three well-demarcated sleeping areas in the house. One "wing" has a separate suite of two bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, ideal for a couple with children (all ages), though not limited to that. A master bedroom in the lower floor also constitutes a separate apartment, with its own bathroom. Finally, there is the large upstairs master suite, spacious, with a sitting area and office space, and that beautifully executed black subway tile bathroom, with a large walk-in closet. If needed, the large great room overlooking the pool can accommodate more sleeping. And of course, it has the fifth bathroom and a large walk-in closet. The house sits back into its lot with driveways leading to it, making the house itself removed and private from the street. The kitchen is comfortable, though the large island takes some room away from more than two cooks who want to simultaneously show their culinary talent. The location is ideal for boating and lake activities: a mile or less from the Lakeway Marina and Lakeway Inn facilities. Restaurants and shopping are available on nearby 620 and its feeds. Our only complaint is operational: previous tenants had not curbed the trash bins (which we did on the appointed day). We minded having to take two full trash bins out with left-over trash. This, of course, was a glitch in the cleaning service, not the house itself. Otherwise, the family and ourselves count our stay as truly memorable. We would, and probably will, contact the owners and do it again.

Recommended for: People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Guest Anonymous
Date of stay 07/20/09
Review Submitted 07/20/09

We have rented several homes from VRBO and this one was the best. The owners were so friendly and helpful. The house is very comfortable and spacious. Great pool. We relaxed our entire stay. We will be back next summer. Leslie-Cypress,TX

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Guest Jeanne Mitchell
Date of stay 06/01/09
Review Submitted 06/01/09

My husband, three grown sons and myself stayed at this house for 4 days in May. It was fabulous. The house is very comfortable with lots of space. The kitchen is well equipped and the backyard with pool, bar and hot tub was fantastic. The pictures do not do this house justice. I would definitely recommend it and we will stay there again.

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Guest Anonymous
Date of stay 05/22/09
Review Submitted 05/22/09

We spent Memorial Weekend 2008 at this oasis away from home and enjoyed it so much we returned for vacation in April 2009. We felt as though we were at a private resort, from the relaxation of the soothing, cascading waterfall at the outdoor pool to the solace of the front porch or rooftop deck for morning sunrise and evening sunset views. If you are as fortunate as we were, you will see deer crossing the lawn, passing through the neighborhood. We felt at home in this spacious house whether relaxing in the den in front of the big screen or lounging around the outdoor kitchen and bar. When wanting to venture out to eat we enjoyed choosing from a variety of restaurants at the nearby Hill Country Galleria, a shopper's paradise. Eventhough this home is in a great location, near the lake and Lakeway Resort and Spa, we enjoyed lounging around the house and pool most of all.

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Traveler Reviews (57)

Thanks!

Thanks!

Thanks David.

Thanks David.

Wonderful Home

Wonderful Home

Lady of lakeway

Lady of lakeway

Thanks for sharing your beautiful house with us!

Thanks for sharing your beautiful house with us!

Real Pleasure

Real Pleasure

THANK-YOU

THANK-YOU

Wonderful home - Wonderful memories!!

Wonderful home - Wonderful memories!!

Wonderful home - Wonderful trip!

Wonderful home - Wonderful trip!

Highly Recommend!

Highly Recommend!

Thanks

Thanks

Relaxing and Beautiful home

Relaxing and Beautiful home

We liked your house very much.

We liked your house very much.

Lovely house, mixed experience

Lovely house, mixed experience

A Wonderful Weekend Retreat!

A Wonderful Weekend Retreat!

Exquisite and well appointed

Exquisite and well appointed

Wonderful Time

Wonderful Time

Thanks for a great week in Austin!

Thanks for a great week in Austin!

Loved the house.

Loved the house.

Everyone LOVED the house!

Everyone LOVED the house!

Mainah

Mainah

Sugar Daddy

Sugar Daddy

Hi Dave,

Hi Dave,

Beautiful House!

Beautiful House!

Thanks David!

Thanks David!

Lakeway home

Lakeway home

From Amy

From Amy

Fabulous Time!!

Fabulous Time!!

AWESOME HOUSE

AWESOME HOUSE

Thank You!

Thank You!

Summer GetaWay

Summer GetaWay

Great time at this hill country oasis!

Great time at this hill country oasis!

Wonderful home-away-from-home!

Wonderful home-away-from-home!

Worth the money!!!

Worth the money!!!

Excellent location for a relaxing get-a-way!

Excellent location for a relaxing get-a-way!

Fantastic Memories

Fantastic Memories

Great Golf Weekend

Great Golf Weekend

Great setting for a vacation

Great setting for a vacation

Stayed here in Sept 2010