Location: Spicewood, Lake Travis, Hill Country, Texas, USA (Between Spicewood & Lakeway, 30 Miles from Downtown Austin) View Map
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 3 Baths (Sleeps 10-12)
Keywords: House
*** Currently Lake Travis is extremely low and there is no water behind our house. SPECIAL RATES are available (even for the summer) if you book in advance. Call or e-mail the owner. ***
1-story with fantastic deck overlooking the Pedernales Arm of Lake Travis (2 miles from the confluence of the Colorado with the Pedernales on Lake Travis) - only 30 miles (or 35 minutes) from downtown Austin.
Cathedral ceilings in the great room, open kitchen with 2 sinks and huge granite island, stainless steel appliances. All glass on back of house. 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths. Waterfront with clear blue water and boat dock with slip. Huge old Oak trees shade the 1,200 foot deck that has an outdoor dining and living area. Large fenced front yard for kids.
Bring your boat or jet ski's and launch in our private neighborhood ramp, then tie up to our covered boat dock. You can either swim off our dock (right at the house) or go up the street to Krause Springs (TX Monthly's top 10 best spring fed swimming holes in Texas). It has a great fresh water swimming pool, shaded by lovely, huge Cypress Trees and picnic tables/grills.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided : Bed Sheets, Blankets, Pillows and Pillow Cases, Bath & Hand Towels, Kitchen Dish Towels
- Washer : Ultra Quiet, Stainless steel
- Dryer : Front Loading
- Garage : Covered garage with space for 1 car
- Off Street Parking : Parking for 3 to 4 cars in driveway or a boat trailer and 2 cars. Plus space for 2 cars in front of home.
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : Parking for RV/ Boat/ Trailer in driveway
- Beds
- King Bed (2) : Pillow Top Mattresses
- Queen Bed : Pillow Top mattress
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed : 1 Twin day bed with new pillow top mattress
- Bunk Bed : Double bed is part of bunk bed in kids room. Is double on bottom and twin on top.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (3) : 1 High definition 42" TV in living room. 2 smaller TV in bedrooms.
- DVD
- Video Game Console : Nintendo Wii with assorted games
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Blender, 4 piece toaster, all pots & pans, casserole dishes, salad spinner, cutting boards, 10 cup coffee maker with grinder, plates, bowls, wine glasses, glasses, coffee cups, sharp knives.
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher : Ultra Quiet stainless steel
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : New Infared Grill!
- Deck/Patio : A 1,200 foot deck with magical views of the river and Texas Hill Country. Large old Oak trees grow up through the deck. An outdoor living area and dining table are on the deck for pure relaxation and enjoyment.
- View/Location
- Lakefront : Magical views of the lake and Texas Hill Country are visible from the deck and back of the house which is all glass. A steel staircase descends from the deck to a grotto below where a gentle path slopes through large trees to the water's edge. Cement steps take you the final way to the dock.
- Communications
- Broadband Internet : Good cell and 3G signal. Internet service not available in area.
- Other Amenities
- Great front yard for kids. Large enough to play Frisbee. Totally fenced and safe.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly : Kid friendly - large front yard - whole property is completely fenced.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : We do not rent to anyone under 28 unless accompanied by a parent.
- Smoking Not Allowed : No smoking outside or in.
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Other Activities
- There are several great wineries nearby. There's also three wonderful state parks that border the lake and have running and mountain biking trails.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Oct. 2011 - Feb. 2012: $300/night. 2 night minimum, 3 on holidays
Mar. 2012 - Sep. 2012: $425/night. 2 night minimum, 3 on holidays
$500 Damage Deposit is required
(refunded within 48 hours if no damage)
$110 one-time maid fee
6% tax
We are offering our winter rate of $300/night instead of the regular rate of $425
if you book before May 13, 2012.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2010
The Unique Benefits at this House
1) Hiking for miles and miles on easy trails through woods with lovely views. You can go right along the lake and stop and picnic on nice tables under the trees overlooking the lake.
2)Go to the wineries nearby. One of the loveliest is Stone House Vineyards, just down the street from us (you'll feel like you are in Napa Valley)
3) Swim and pic nic on our dock or at Krause Springs (the top spring fed swimming hole in Texas, according to Texas Monthly). You can swim in the spring fed pool under huge, stately Cypress tress. BBQ grills and picnic tables are in the park near the pool so you can watch the kids and cook/ relax.
4) Enjoy the zip lines. Harness up and zip through the air at tree top level at Cypress Valley Canopy Tours just a mile from our house.
5) Enjoy yoga and massage at Barbara's home, 1/2 mile from our home at her lovely wooded estate (all details on my website and in our Guest Book).
6) Enjoy concerts in the summer at Hill Country Galleria (outdoor cafes, shops and grassy amphitheater)
7) You can sit on our dock and enjoy a swim in Lake Travis. Or sit on the huge deck at the house, shaded by old oaks, and enjoy the 20 mile views of the hills and river.
Fantastic 20 mile views of the hill country and the lake in both directions of the horseshoe
A lovely Vineyard and winery where you'll feel like you are in Napa Valley
Zip line through the trees (in a harness) like they do in Costa Rica)
Get a Swedish massage or a yoga session with my lovely neighbor Barbara at her wooded yoga and massage studio. Contact me for her number to schedule.
Willie Nelson's Road Manager manages this honky tonk. Some of the best live music and burgers around, lots of cold beer and pool tables.
A spring fed swimming pool and swimming hole. Here's what Texas Monthly had to say about it in last year's best swimming hole's edition: The Hill Country is mecca for fans of the open-air dip, and the
Miniature Golf, indoor game arcade, pizza. 830 693-4386
Owner's Map of Spicewood
We bought our lovely lake home a few years ago from the original owners. When we were looking for a lake home to purchase we toured this one and thought it looked familiar. Later we figured out we had rented this home two year earlier. At the time, we commented to our friends that we would love to own a house like this one! Now we do and are sharing it with you. At this house you are really in the country, away from it all - yet only 35 minutes from downtown Austin and less than 20 minutes to shopping and dining at the Hill Country Galleria.
Please take care of our home and enjoy!
Rick and Teresa Davis
Property Photos
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- Great Room - Spicewood Waterfront House Boat Dock
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- Outdoor living on deck overlooking river - Spicewood Waterfront House Boat Dock
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- Master Bedroom overlooking deck and river valley - Spicewood Waterfront House Boat Dock
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- Kitchen
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- Front Door
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- Dining on Deck
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- Dining Room
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- Master Bath (Includes and extra large tub)
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- Kids Room with extra comfy matresses (really!)
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- River View from Deck and House
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- The dock
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- Guest Room with King Bed
Traveler Reviews (4)
Great retreat for friends to get together!
Guest: Christina
(Dallas, TX)
Date of Stay: 11/05/10
Review Submitted: 11/07/10
The new owner (the house has recently been sold) was very helpful in helping me get everything arranged. We had actually booked our stay with them before they had their first family weekend in the home so I thought there might be some hiccups but no, everything went smooth and easy. We loved the house. Lots of great features and nice furnishings in 3 of the 4 bedrooms. The 4th one is setup more for children with a daybed and a full/twin bunk bed but we made do. Laundry room is available and laundry soap was available also. The kitchen is well stocked with plates, cleaning supplies, utensils, platters and even some spices. The house has handscraped hardwood floors which are beautiful and the deck is stunningly beautiful. We sat outside for almost all meals at the outdoor dining area and the deck was my personal favorite place to read. Deer were spotted all around the property around dusk as well. This house is located real close to the Cypress Valley Canopy Tours. Next time we might arrange a tour to do those while staying at the house. You could almost walk there. The BBQ grill was a great feature and we enjoyed grilling and eating together. We noticed that the house is very quiet. We could not hear conversations outside from the inside of the house or vice versa. At night sitting on the deck four of us watched the shooting stars in the sky and listened to the waves of the lake lap at the shore. It was an amazing place to stay. We are planning our next trip already!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Great Place for a Family Weekend
Guest: Family People
(DFW, TX)
Date of Stay: 09/03/10
Review Submitted: 09/18/10
We enjoyed our stay. The house and deck are top notch. Nice owner and property manager. We would do it again in a heartbeat!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
The perfect getaway spot!
Guest: JohnNewEngland
(Maynard, MA, USA)
Date of Stay: 12/03/09
Review Submitted: 12/14/09
Nine college friends got together in this terrific home for a college reunion. We could not have chosen a more suitable spot for a relaxing four days of fun, great food, long walks, and reminiscing about college. The house and environs are in perfect shape! Every detail was taken care of and it's clear the owners take great pride in providing a spotless, modern, and welcoming home. We felt comfortable from the second we opened the front door until we regretfully said farewell to Spicewood. Very accessible from Austin's Bergstrom airport and just 30 minutes from the nightlife in downtown Austin (Sixth St). Great local nightspots near the home...check out Poodie's for an authentic Texas roadhouse. Highly recommended!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
The Most Amazing House!!!!
Guest: NewAustinGirl
(Philadelphia, PA)
Date of Stay: 04/03/09
Review Submitted: 04/10/09
Every single thing about this estate is absolutely perfect!! The setting was incredibly private, which is something that you don't find much in such an area. The house has one of the last large lots on a small lane, and I am happy to say that we heard not one noise the entire time we were there--PERFECT!! One of my favorite features had to be the deck. First thing's first: the deck is HUGE! It has two different areas for sitting (table and chairs, along with a couch/umberella set), and a gas grill that we used to cook some amazing seafood from the local fish market. Also, it was built AROUND the coolest trees I have ever seen (I'm from PA), which were beautiful to look at through the massive windows from every back room in the house. You'll know what I mean when you wake-up in the master bedroom to a consistently gorgeous view! EVERYTHING we needed was found easily, right down to papertowels and bug spray. It was so nice to be able to leave all worries behind and just enjoy such a beautiful place. Did I mention that each of the 3 showers in the house are huge!? I can't express how cool that was! We stayed here for four nights, and it took everything we had to turn the key back in. I'll never forget the amazing stairs in the "bluffs" which lead you down to the dock. Luckily, it was just warm enough for us to jump in the river (early April)! The entire grounds area is truly magical--I have about a hundred pictures to prove it. It was tough to pick-out a rental in this area, but I can say without a doubt that we chose the best one. When we weren't hanging-out at the local eateries (Angel's, Poodie's, Opie's--all fantastic), we didn't want to leave the house! With Desiree and the house manager, Diana, organizing every detail, we were able to have the vacation we had hoped for and more. Surprise--we're already looking into booking it again!! Five Stars, We Loved It, Amazing, and a big hug to the Owners!! Sincerely, Mike & Meghan
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
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