Location: Austin, Hill Country, Texas, USA (11 Miles from Downtown, West of Westlake Off Bee Caves Rd.)
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 8)
Tons of water...No draught here. Lake Austin, being a constant level lake, as always, is full of the cleanest, coolest, most refreshing water that you'll find anywhere. And Hodges Lodges is your place to keep cool right now.
Kick off your shoes…. It’s soft green beautiful grass underfoot, until you reach the sandy beach and then dive into the beautiful pristine water of Lake Austin! Welcome to Hodges Lodges... located on one of the most beautiful parts of Lake Austin with a panoramic view of the lake across from a natural wildlife bluff yet only 11 miles from downtown. This Lake Austin home is easily accessible from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport west of Rollingwood and Westlake off of Bee Caves Road/FM 2244.
Mornings on the lake awake with the sunrise showcasing the smooth glass waterway while you sip coffee from one of two great decks. Chances are you will encounter one of the resident Cranes standing on one leg at the edge of the boat dock.
See swans, ducks, turtles and more. Spend the day building sand castles on the beach, sunbathing, swimming and floating in the lake, napping in the hammock, boating, skiing, fishing and more. Enjoy the sunset from the top level of the private boat dock then get ready for some of the best star gazing in the Country.
Hodges Lodges has it all… huge rolling green lawn, massively tall shade trees, gradual sloped beach and water volley ball swim area with 115 foot of waters edge sea wall frontage. Great fishing and boating can be enjoyed with the double-decker dock over the lake!
Being on a constant level lake… the water level stays the same level all year long. Lake Austin contains an excellent population of largemouth bass, bluegill, redbreast, redear, flathead and blue catfish. The outdoor activities are endless.
Check out the list of amenities that come with this home. Hodges Lodges has all the creature comforts you’d ever want while you relax and indulge yourself on your vacation. Large picture windows provide a panoramic view of the lake from inside. Sleep on the best bed linens that money can buy and relax in a Jacuzzi tub sized big enough for two!
State of the art electronics include plasma TVs, Play Station 2, CD/DVD/AM/FM stereo, Wireless Internet and more. Hodges Lodges is very spacious with 3 bedrooms, and 2 full baths, travertine floors throughout all common areas and carpet in the bedrooms.
If dining in style is your thing, you’ll love the supply of table settings and picnic supplies that come with this house. Choose from a beautiful table setting for 8 indoors, a cozy umbrella dinette on the deck or a grand limestone table big enough to set dinner for 10 up on top of the boat dock, under the wisteria shaded canopy over the water! Full stainless steel gas grill on deck.
Enjoy all that Lake Austin and Central Texas has to offer at one of the most conveniently located lake houses available. Come experience and enjoy Hodges Lodges on beautiful Lake Austin.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: Central Air and Heat
- Washer: Laundry room in house
- Dryer: Laundry room in house
- Linens Provided: Bed Linens and Bath and Kitchen towels are provided. Bring your own extra Beach towels
- Covered Parking: 2 Covered spaces plus 3 open spaces
- Off Street Parking: Total 5 cars. - Extra charge for additional cars - ask owner
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: Yes - ask owner for details and additional charge
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed: - in Master with TV/DVD/CD and lake view
- Queen Bed: In large 2nd Bedroom w/ Bunk Bed and TV, and Playstation 2
- Double Bed: In 3rd Bedroom. Quite and Cozy - Best sleep you'll ever get.
- Bunk Bed: In 2nd Bedroom with Queen bed, TV/VCR and Playstation 2
- Crib: When available - ask owner
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (4) : Living Room, Master, 2nd Bedroom, Kitchen
- DVD (2)
- VCR (2)
- Video Library: Limited children's collection - Block buster and Red Box close by
- Video Game Console: Playstation 2
- Video Games: Many games - ask owner
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Jetted Tub in Bath: Jacuzzi big enough for two
- Shared Pool: Membership w/ day passes to Olympic size lap pool at Private Park next door.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Coffee Maker, Coffee Grinder, Blender, Electric Mixer, Cutting Board, Iron / Ironing Board
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available: Ask owner about options
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio: Large deck attached to house overlooking lawn and lake, Huge deck on top of Boat Dock over the water. Boat dock with high quality mooring whips available for docking your boat.
- View/Location
- Lakefront: Huge level lawn with manicured sea wall lining the beach and lake. The gently sloped private swim area is also perfect for a game of water volley ball.
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Constant level lake...full of refreshing cold water. Boat launch ramp at property, Boat dock with quality mooring whips to harness your boat in the water. For information about Boat and Jet ski rentals on the lake ask homeowner. Fishing Poles, Fishing Seine, Bait Bucket, Floats, Air Compressor, Life Jackets, Battery Charger, Gasoline Cans, Ice Chest/Cooler, Beach Chairs/Beach Umbrella provided for your use.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly: Playscape w/ tube side, swings, tower and rings. Great sandy beach for sandcastles, shallow gradual sloped water entry - perfect for kids and adults who act like kids!
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: Must be 25 years of age or older to rent this property.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Other Activities
- Being a constant level lake, Lake Austin is FULL of refreshingly cold water. Enjoy a beautifully landscaped yard. Run barefoot through the huge lush green St. Augustine grass lawn. The lawn is big enough to play football, soccer, volley ball, badminton, frisbee and more. Kids can enjoy the awesome playscape complete with tower, tube slide, swings and rings located under the giant shade trees just steps away from the beach.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
FALL/WINTER RATES ... $375/night ( Mon-Wed.) and $425/night (Thu-Sun)
Add 15% for holidays and 3 night Holiday Minimum
SPRING 2010 .. $400/night (Mon-Wed, 2 nt min) .. $450/night (Thu-Sun, 3 nt min)
15% for SXSW and 25% for ACL.
SUMMER RATES 2010 .. $425/night (Mon-Wed, 2 nt min) .. $475/night (Thu-Sun, 3
$85 Cleaning Charge and 9% taxes and fees apply.
OWNER IS A LICENSEE OF THE TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Property Photos
- Living Room - windows galore with nature all around - Austin Lake Front Vacation Home
- View from the Kitchen looking through the Living room to the Lake - Austin Lake Front Vacation Home
- Living Room Sofa - relax and lounge a spell - Austin Lake Front Vacation Home
- See the lake from anywhere you stand in the Living Room
- View of Kitchen and hall to front door
- Splashing into the lake from the dock at Hodges Lodges - Bluff View across
- Barefoot in the grass with the wisteria covered double deck across the lawn
- Fishing and fun on the sandy beach in the yard
- View from Top of Dock looking back to the house in the Winter time -
- Standing on the Top of the Boat Dock Deck - view down river of Lake Austin
- See the lake from anywhere you stand in the Master Bedroom
- Master Travertine Bath w/ Jacuzzi Tub
- Queen Bed in the "Royal Cave" Quiet Comfy Awesome Sleeping... Zzzzzzz
- Surf's Up room ( sleeps 4) - Queen Bed shown - Bunk beds not shown
- Comfy bunks in the surf's up room
- sip your morning coffee sitting from the deck-this is your view...yes this close
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