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)
New Waterfront home. 1-story with fantastic deck overlooking the Pedernales River (2 miles from the confluence of the Colorado and 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 front yard with swing set for kids.
Bring your boat or jet ski's and launch in our private neighborhood ramp, then tie up to our covered boat dock. Note: This year the lake will likely go dry in front of the house (it has only gone dry once in 20 years, but the drought is so bad, it's looking that way for this year). People who want to swim can 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. Also, just 30 minutes away is a constant level lake: Lake LBJ where you can launch at Granite Beach and boat.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer: Ultra Quiet, Stainless steel
- Dryer: Front Loading
- Linens Provided: Bed Sheets, Blankets, Pillows and Pillow Cases, Bath & Hand Towels, Kitchen Dish Towels
- 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 (2) : 1 High definition 42" TV in living room. 1 smaller TV at foot of master bed in bedroom.
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Stainless steel GE refrigerator in kitchen. Freezer in Garage
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Blender, 4 piece toaster, all pots & pans, casserole dishes, salad spinner, cutting boards, 10 cup coffee maker, plates, bowls, wine glasses, glasses, coffee cups, sharp knives.
- Refrigerator: Stainless steel full refrigerator
- Dishwasher: Ultra Quiet stainless steel
- Microwave: large microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ 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. Note: this year the drought is very severe. The lake will likely go dry in front of our home. We have only gone dry once in the last 20 years. This year might be the second.
- Communications
- Telephone: 1 land line telephone for locals calls or emergencies.
- Other Amenities
- Great front yard for kids. Large enough to play Frisbee. Totally fenced and safe.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations): This is a one story home so is very easy and comfortable for handicapped persons.
- 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 (on site and nearby)
- Shopping
- Restaurants
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Mountain Biking
- Hiking
- Fishing
- 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)
$375/night. 2 night minimum, 3 on holidays
$500 Damage Deposit is required on a major credit card. One time $95 maid fee.
12% Hotel lodging tax.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2007
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 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 (ourtdoor cafes, shops and grassy amphitheater)
7) When the river is at normal levels, 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 built our lovely dream home a few years ago and so loved living in the country - yet only 30 minutes from downtown Austin. My son was at the perfect age to enjoy all the lizards and caterpillars, plus we have a fox that comes to the field next door (as well as many dear, road runners and other wild life). We especially used to love to hike on the trails in the near by parks (you can go for miles and miles and right up to the lake with out seeing a soul). In any event, my husband got transferred so here we are in Dallas now. Please take care of our home and enjoy! Desiree and Brad Johnson
Property Photos
- Great Room - Spicewood Waterfront House Boat Dock
- Outdoor living on deck overlooking river - Spicewood Waterfront House Boat Dock
- Master Bedroom overlooking deck and river valley - Spicewood Waterfront House Boat Dock
- Kitchen
- Front Door
- Dining on Deck
- Dining Room
- Master Bath (Includes and extra large tub)
- Kids Room with extra comfy matresses (really!)
- River View from Deck and House
- The dock
- Guest Room with King Bed
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