Location: Jonestown, Lake Travis, Hill Country, Texas, USA (We say Jonestown, but it's a whole lot closer in.)
Accommodations: Floating House, 3 Bedrooms + Den, 1.5 Baths (Sleeps 8-14)
Truly the most unique rental on the lake. It's so unique the Austin Statesman did a huge story on us. Part House Boat - Part Lake House, but so much better than both. And, a whole lot cheaper. A two-story, three-bedroom, full-size house that floats on the water. You’ll love this place - everybody does.
THE LOCATION: We are one of the closest-in waterfront locations on the less developed “North Side” of the lake. 13 minutes to Walmart, HEB, et al. 20 to Mall, 45 to downtown, 60 to the airport.
Our house is the first house inside a no-wake zone on the “Big Sandy” arm. That means you have close access to the main body without all the annoying traffic & commotion.
If you know Lake Travis, you know how hard it is to get to the water. That’s because it is a flood control lake, and you must build above the flood plain. That means the water is either way down a steep cliff, or way out a shallow slope. Not here. Park your car at the shore's edge, and walk down a few steps (or more in a drought) to the house and to the water.
Tie your boat to the side of the house. When you are ready to get-out-on-the-lake, you’re already there. By boat it's two minutes to Cafe Bleu, 15 to Carlos n' Charlie's, and 30 to The Pier.
THE HOUSE: Designed top to bottom for lake fun. The pool table, the indoor table shuffleboard, the underwater fishing light, and the spectacular rope swing (probably the best on the lake -it's that "crane" looking thing in the first picture) are the star attractions, but it’s being right on the water that’s just so... COOL.
Speaking of cool, since the house faces southeast, by mid afternoon, the whole front of the house is in shade. It makes it so pleasant to wile away the day in the cool breezes off the lake. Winter time is great at the Float House, too. Toasting marshmallows in the fire pit while you enjoy the fish light on the deck is a great way to spend an evening.
We have a whole lot more information on our website. The link is way down the page - just above the Property Photos - where it says "CLICK HERE - Our Website: More Info"
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Covered Parking: One of those 2-car carports
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: Tie your boat to the side of the house.
- Wood Fireplace: Actually, it's a large fire pit out on the front deck, right by the water.
- Beds
- Double Bed: One of these is a loft bed.
- Twin/Single Bed
- Bunk Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite): You're supposed to be enjoying the lake.
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library: Not huge, about 20 movies
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Pool Table
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Complete Kitchen. Toaster oven, coffee makers, blender, etc
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Has pretty much everything. Like: colander, scissors, wine opener, lighters
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio: This is one of the best things about the house.
- Balcony: A beautiful place to sit & watch the scene.
- Lanai: I'd call it a balcony, but this fits better. it's nice.
- View/Location
- Lakefront: In this case "directly on the lake" is literal.
- Ski-In: Yeah, you could just about "ski-in".
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- The Ultimate Lake House, Open Floor Plan, Cozy but Spacious Dining Nook (10), Indoor Shuffle Board, Poker Table & chips, XM Radio, binoculars, fishing poles, pontoon boat available for rent.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: $50 cleaning fee for dogs.
- Kid Friendly: Toddlers are not recommended.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: This is not exact, but toddlers are discouraged. The house is surrounded by water with gaps in the rails.
- Smoking Not Allowed: Outside is OK.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Biking
- Fishing
- Shuffleboard
- Other Activities
- Indoor Shuffleboard, Amazing Rope Swing, Underwater Fishing Light, Plus all the Usual Lake Activities
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
PLEASE GO TO OUR WEBSITE FOR A COLOR-CODED RATE CALENDAR.
The link is just below under "LINKS TO MORE INFORMATION" "CLICK HERE-OUR WEBSITE"
Reserve early: last year we were almost completely full in peak season.
Minimums: 3 nights in high season - 2 nights otherwise
Rates are for up to 8 people. Each additional overnight guest: $50/night.
$500 deposit due at reservation. Balance due at arrival.
$50 recycling deposit - see website for details. Pet Friendly, but $50 fee.
Not rented till deposit received.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- The Famous Float House - Lake Travis, Texas Floating House
- The Main Room - Lake Travis, Texas Floating House
- A Guest Room - Lake Travis, Texas Floating House
- A guest shot this night scene from the land
- The incredible rope swing!
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