Lake Travis Vacation Rental

Stunning Compound on Lake Travis in the Texas Hill Country Smithwick, Texas Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 71848

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Location: Smithwick, Lake Travis, Hill Country, Texas, USA (59 miles from Austin Airport) View Map

Accommodations:  Vacation Compound, 4 Bedrooms + Loft, 6 Baths (Sleeps 12-16)

This spectacular vacation compound on Lake Travis can accommodate groups of families or friends. Two authentic 1850's log cabins offer private bedroom suites while a huge timber-frame building provides central living, dining and a gourmet kitchen designed for multiple cooks, all with lake views.

The 3 historic buildings that make up Moriah have been meticulously restored into a private retreat in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. Moriah has been featured in the Austin American Statesman, Country Home Magazine and the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

For larger groups, see the adjacent property VRBO #165802.

Vacation Rental Features

  • Entertainment
    • Foosball
    • Ping Pong/Table Tennis
  • Kitchen
    • Full Kitchen: Large kitchen designed for multiple cooks.
    • Cooking Utensils Provided
    • Refrigerator (2)
    • Dishwasher (2)
    • Microwave
  • Outdoor Features
    • Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
    • Deck/Patio: Huge porches include dining table that seats 14 and several sitting areas with lake views.
  • View/Location
    • Lakefront: Gorgeous views of undeveloped section of Lake Travis.
  • Other Amenities
    • Private Dock
  • Activities (on site and nearby)
    • Golf
    • Shopping
    • Restaurants
    • Boating
    • Swimming
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Health/Beauty Spa
    • Antiquing
    • Cinemas/Movie Theaters

 

Rate Details (In US Dollars)

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$1800/2 nights  $2500/3 nights $3200/4 nights $3700/5 nights $4200/6 nights
Three night minimum May 15 - Aug 15

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

Dates available: Year Round
Before contacting us, please check our calendar for your desired dates.

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Note: Each property is individually owned or managed.

Map & Owner's Profile

 
 

Year Purchased: 2000

Why the Owner Chose Smithwick

We chose this location because there are activities for people of all ages. Volleyball, ping pong, swimming, boating, walking in the country, sitting on the porch - no one is ever bored. Located just one hour from Austin, it is easy to get away even for just a weekend.

The Unique Benefits at this Vacation Compound

We love the fact that the bedrooms are in buildings so that those who are sleeping aren’t disturbed by the people who are awake - no matter how boisterous they become. The kitchen, optimized for multiple cooks offers two sinks, two dishwashers and two refrigerators. A refrigerator for drinks is located at one of two entries to the kitchen so that the cooks aren’t disrupted every time someone comes to the kitchen for a drink.

 

Owner's Map of Smithwick

In 2000 we (two sisters and our families) purchased this property to accommodate our large family gatherings. We had been frustrated over the years with the facilities we had found to accommodate our vacations together. In designing Moriah, we took the best features of the various places we had visited to create a compound specifically for several families to vacation together with ease.
Shortly after we bought Moriah, another sister (one of six sisters, and, yes, we have one brother) bought the adjacent property. Now, between the two properties, there is room for us all to be comfortable even when all 28 show up.

 

Property Photos

The large dining room table seats twelve. - Lake Travis, TX Vacation Rental in Marble Falls
The large dining room table seats twelve. - Lake Travis, TX Vacation Rental in Marble Falls
- Lake Travis, TX Vacation Rental in Marble Falls
- Lake Travis, TX Vacation Rental in Marble Falls
The timberframe building has a 31' ceiling. - Lake Travis, TX Vacation Rental in Marble Falls
The timberframe building has a 31' ceiling. - Lake Travis, TX Vacation Rental in Marble Falls
All buildings have large, furnished porches.
All buildings have large, furnished porches.
One of two cabins, each with two bedrooms and two baths.
One of two cabins, each with two bedrooms and two baths.

Guest Comments (5)

  • 09/21/09
    Positive Rating
    Sarah , New York, NY
    • I recently organized my third trip here with a group of 12 friends. We love to cook together in the big kitchen, play volleyball and sit around the fire pit at night. The amenities are top notch and the layout of the cabins provides privacy within the group setting. Plus -- awesome, comfortable beds! It has always been the perfect getaway for us.
  • 09/13/09
    Positive Rating
    Kathy Maddoux , Burleson, Texas
    • We have had our family reunion at Moriah for the last two years and would not consider going anywhere else. The cabins are ideally situated for napping babies and tired parents while the teenagers can stay up in the loft. The kitchen is completely furnished and accommodates multiple cooks. Even the bed linens are luxurious (my sister bought the same kind for her home!). Rock on the porch or fish off the dock....Moriah is excellent for visiting and relaxing together...KMaddoux Burleson, Tx
  • 08/13/09
    Positive Rating
    David P , Austin, TX
    • We have hosted our annual leadership retreat at Moriah on five different occasions. The accommodations are perfect and the scenery is beautiful! There is not a better place to relax on Lake Travis. We will be back next year.
  • 03/01/06
    Positive Rating
    • Guest Comment entered by Homeowner:
      Wow...what a wonderful place to spend the 4th of July with our family. Moriah was everything we hoped for and more!! This place is amazing and we cannot wait to return. Moriah is as close to heaven as it gets.
  • 03/01/06
    Positive Rating
    • Guest Comment entered by Homeowner:
      What an incredible compound you have built! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay....full of friends, food, forts, fishing and bocce ball! We can't wait to plan our next stay here! Thank you for sharing this truly special place!

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Dates available: Year Round
Before contacting us, please check our calendar for your desired dates.

Note: Each property is individually owned or managed.

Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #71848

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