Vacation Rentals by Owner

Bald Eagle Cottage

Guest: CJ and WR (Spring TX)
Date of Stay: 03/31/12 Review Submitted: 05/06/12

We really enjoyed our break from busy city life. Visiting the hill country and central Texas is a favorite past-time of ours so we never have anything bad to say. It is heartbreaking to see two of Texas' most beautiful recreation lakes, Buchanan and Travis, in the low water level they are at currently due to the drought. We did find it very interesting to see the land at this end of the lake how it looked years ago before it was flooded to make the lake. It's also interesting to note how deep the water would be in front of Bald Eagle - a fairly shallow drop off with no timber or big rocks - a plus for swimming, boating, and fishing when the lake fills again to its normal level.. The cottage is very roomy - the master queen bed was very comfortable. We spent alot of time on the wonderful split-level deck and our dogs loved it too - it is a great place to drink morning coffee, watch the sunrise, and the hummingbirds visiting the neighbor's feeder. In fact, we were disappointed we didn't bring our hummer feeders with us - will remember that next time! We took a drive to see the bluebonnets - they were not as good this year as in years past, but still pretty to see. Fall Creek Vineyards is very close so we had to stop in and enjoy the wine tasting. The cottage and grounds are very well maintained. We hope to come back again sometime. Thanks for the detailed instructions on everything for the cottage - they are helpful.

Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Texas visitors

Guest: Wetravelalot (Hallettsville, Texas)
Date of Stay: 12/15/11 Review Submitted: 12/27/11

The Bald Eagle Cottage is so charming, immaculate and located in the best part of Lake Buchanan, Texas. Lovely view, and loved the porch swing along with the enormous deck. The Taecker's are so easy to deal with in renting this cottage. Even though the lake is low due to the drought this cottage is located on the upper river so you have a water view all the time. Also loved the wood stove ~ keeps everything so cozy. Can ya tell....we loved it.:)

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway.

Lake Buchanan waterfront cottage, Tow, Texas

Guest: Digger (Austin)
Date of Stay: 10/22/11 Review Submitted: 02/03/12

My family rented the Bald Eagle Cottage while attending a wedding at the Fall Creek Winery. It was perfect. It's nicely furnished, and less than 1/4 mile from the winery. It's perfect if you're visiting the winery or just getting away from it all for a weekend. My wife left two heirloom shawls, and the owner saved them and my wife's day. Highly recommended!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Charming Cottage

Guest: WI Badgers (Plymouth, Wisconsin USA)
Date of Stay: 04/03/11 Review Submitted: 04/26/11

We stayed at Bald Eagle Cottage for a week in April. The cottage has a charming lighthouse theme and has all the amenities needed for a couple or a family trying to get away. This area is back road ranch country and as residents of Wisconsin, it was an excellent way to see this part of Texas. Although Lake Buchanan is unusually low, the area is quiet and provides nature at its' best, we saw many birds. The clear skies at night offer a spectacular view of the stars and constellations. There is a wonderful winery just a short walk from the cottage. It is easy travel to interesting small Texas towns and 1 1/2 hours to see the sites in Austin. Thanks to Kevin and Lyn for sharing their cottage with us.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Wildflower Visit

Guest: GC BEARKATS (Garden City, TX)
Date of Stay: 04/16/10 Review Submitted: 04/19/10

The Bald Eagle Cottage was the perfect place to spend our weekend while we were enjoying viewing God's masterpiece of wildflowers. The bluebonnets and supporting cast were simply stunning !! We had 5 in our group (2 adults/3children) and the teenagers are already asking when we can go back ! The beds were very comfortable and you felt right at home when you walked in the door. Our little white dog loved the fact that she got to go with us on this outing !! Looking forward to returning to BALD EAGLE COTTAGE !

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Melodi Jackson (Lampasas, TX)
Date of Stay: 06/26/09 Review Submitted: 06/26/09

Hi Lyn. I've been back from your wonderful lake house for three days and I'm just now getting my head above water at work (I'm a bookkeeper - no one does my job if I'm not here!). So I finally have a chance to tell you what a wonderful time we had at Tow. The "lake" was a river which was just fine with me because I prefer the river over a lake anytime (none of those noisy boats spoiling the serenity). My kids all came and went during the week, and they LOVED it. One of my sons is a musician/songwriter and he told me he didn't know what it was about the place, but he had written three songs Tuesday night. I'll let you know if any of them become big hits! :) Your cottage is lovely - you just never know what you'll get when you book online, so my expectations are always very low. What a wonderful surprise your fully-furnished-with-any-little-thing-we-could-need house was! It is lovely - I really love the lay-out. The beds were all incredibly comfortable. The house was cool and clean which are my only true needs for a summer rental. We enjoyed the dog next door and the racoons & armadillos at night. By the end of the week I knew which birds flew where at different times of the day. I submerged myself in books on the deck and didn't go inside until dark. You are truly fortunate to have such a wonderful place, and you are very generous (and brave!) to share it with others. Thank you for a wonderful week! ~Melodi Jackson

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Guest: Carol32 (Austin, TX)
Date of Stay: 09/26/08 Review Submitted: 09/26/08

For those considering this property, we had a wonderful time .... We arrived at the cottage at about 7:30 Friday evening. It was relatively cool (high 70’s) so we sat outside on the wonderful deck and enjoyed the night air. On Saturday, we went drove around a bit to check out our options and ended up getting pizza at the gas station in Bluffton (intersection of 261 and 29) and took it back to Cedar Point park (I hope I got the name right). After eating our pizza, we took the dogs down to the boat ramp area which was rather low but great for the purpose of letting the pups take a dip. After a couple of hours playing in the lake with the pups, we stopped at Fall Creek winery (a place we will definitely visit again) to have a glass of wine on the patio. The proprietors allowed the dogs to sit out there with us. This was wonderful until they discovered the premises cat!!!! We did a tasting and bought some trinkets and a couple of bottles wine (a cab and a sauvignon blanc, to be precise). I'd suggest the cab to you red wine lovers out there. For dinner we decided to eat in - We loved the charcoal grill. Cooked some chicken and corn on the cob .. of course it always tastes better away from home! ?During our stay we learned that the previous renters were able to walk all the way to the falls on the north west side of the lake …. So .... after breakfast on Sunday, we made our way down the lake bed to the falls. Outside of an uncomfortable encounter with a curious cow, it was a great walk. For those of you daring the trek to the falls, just keep in mind that it is in ranch country and there are livestock wandering around. In the end, it was worth the trip. We were really excited to get to see the falls, as normally, you'd have to get there by boat (which would have been difficult for us, seeing as though we don't own one). We not only were able to take our morning walk for exercise but we were able to see some beautiful scenery. We left the cottage at around 11:00 on Sunday morning and went to Kingsland to “The Slab” on the Llano river. (Take 1431 East to 3404. Make a right on 3404). We spent about an hour wading around and letting the dogs take a dip .. It was wonderful.We certainly hope to return next year and we really appreciate the use of your cottage. Thanks so much for a wonderful stay – you have a great place in a great area!

Owner response:It is not possible to walk to the falls because that land belongs to the ranch, so it would be trespassing. And you wondered why all those cattle are out there with their very own fence!!

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Guest: Jessica S.
Date of Stay: 04/30/08 Review Submitted: 04/29/08

We had a wonderful and relaxing time at the cottage last weekend. I was really impressed by how nice and organized everything was! We hope to stay there again sometime soon with our friends. I think they would love it too!

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Guest: Samantha K.
Date of Stay: 03/30/08 Review Submitted: 03/29/08

We just got home and boy did we have a ball! The cabin was wonderful. The kids had such a blast playing inside, outside, on the dock, everywhere. We are convinced we need to start looking for some property on the lake. We also got to meet your brother-in-law; what a doll. Thank you again for a great weekend! Samantha

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Guest: Richard and Sonny (Austin, TX)
Date of Stay: 09/22/07 Review Submitted: 09/21/07

What a lovely place! Neat and clean! We slept well and thoroughly enjoyed the peace and quiet. Wish we could have stayed longer. Would love to come again. Thanks for allowing us to enjoy this time! Rich & Sonny

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Guest: Mary & Bob K.
Date of Stay: 08/26/07 Review Submitted: 08/25/07

We had a blast at Bald Eagle Cottage! Thanks for the use of your house. We had a great time. I've included some photos. We also left a small CD player for the house. The renters for next weekend stopped by and asked about the cottage. We raved about it to them. I hope they have as much fun as we did.

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Guest: The Pierces
Date of Stay: 08/13/07 Review Submitted: 08/12/07

Just wanted to thank you for making it possible to have a fantastic vacation at your Lake Buchanan cottage. What a great place!!! Ready to sell yet?? Everything went smooth as glass and we really enjoyed a relaxing 5 days. Hope to take advantage of it again really soon.

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Guest: B. Smith
Date of Stay: 08/02/07 Review Submitted: 08/01/07

Hi, we had a great time at the cabin. Thanks so much. You have a lovely location. One of the neighbor ladies even gave us okra and tomatoes which we ate for dinner. There were four of us and we enjoyed ourselves.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/10/07 Review Submitted: 07/10/07

This place was great, just perfect for our family!!The setting was beautiful, the cottage was clean & well appointed. We bbq'd on the deck, ate our meals overlooking the lake & did our star gazing out on the dock. We hope to come back for a longer stay!!

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Guest: Josh & friends
Date of Stay: 06/03/07 Review Submitted: 06/02/07

We’re back from the lake house. It was a fantastic time. We cleaned the house thoroughly, took out the garbage, turned off the ac, locked the windows, vacuum, cleaned, etc.. I locked the key up in the lock box.

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Guest: Greg C.
Date of Stay: 08/20/06 Review Submitted: 08/19/06

I just wanted to let you know that we really enjoyed the accomodations of your cottage. My wife and I along with our friends spent all day at the Winery for the Grapestomp Festival and it was so nice to be so close. It is amazing how so many areas have been affected by the drought but never the less we enjoyed the view and star gazing on the dock. If we make plans in the future to stay in the Lake Buchanan area, we will be sure to contact you! Thanks again!

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Guest: Scott B. & family
Date of Stay: 06/16/06 Review Submitted: 06/15/06

Just wanted to drop you a quick message. We all had a great time at the cottage these past few days. We enjoyed the stay and were pleased with all the amenities. My wife loved having the washer/dryer there, to keep up with the dirty clothes. My in-laws liked their stay as well and they took back a couple of your brochures for future possibilites. All in all we made lots of nice memories. Hope ya'll have a nice summer.

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Guest: Ann Marie
Date of Stay: 04/06/06 Review Submitted: 04/05/06

This is the first moment I have had to respond in a fitting way. We had a lovely time in your cottage. We fished and caught hugely, the men were so happy!!! BBQ was great. Kept our boat at a nice safe place down the road Eagles nest. We went to the winery, it was fun, and had a nice bottle by the moonlight, after our babies were sleeping. We tried to clean and leave it as we do our own ranch houses.

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