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Family Staycation Paradise -Lake Austin Waterfront:Volleyball, Kayaks, Hiking

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Wake up to this slice of paradise on Lake Austin.
Great Room viewed from the kitchen. Exposed cedar beams, cedar plank flooring.
Two Lilly pads each 6' x 18 ' are a great place to lounge or frolic.
Lily pad lizard lounging.
You will LOVE it here, These guests did.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Austin, TX
  • Lake Austin
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Lake Travis
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • University of Texas at Austin
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Family Staycation Paradise -Lake Austin Waterfront:Volleyball, Kayaks, Hiking

An "OOO-AHH" lake get-away. Sand volleyball, kayaks, Lily pad, WiFi for WFH & Home school. Kayak across the lake and hike or check out other local trails in Steiner. Or let the serenity entice you to chillax. Custom built home with cedar flooring and exposed beams. Feels like middle of nowhere but a world class spa & great restaurants are in the neighborhood (Sushi, Italian, Steiner Ranch Steakhouse.) Famous sunsets at the Oasis on Lake Travis 7 miles away, and 35 minutes from downtown Austin. We love to see kids (and kids at heart) enjoy the property. Noise is good....kids squealing joyfully and puppies playing makes us happy. We have a fire pit and an owner shared hot-tub. Owner Shelly is always delighted to help with your area questions and trip plans. With 2 parking spaces and 1 bath we book groups of 6 or less. (If your group is larger than 6, please also consider renting a neighbor's property which sleeps 6, in addition to ours - #243133)

Property manager

Shelly Priebe
Premier Host

Languages

English, French
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Great place for kids to be kids.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 3 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Parking only available for two vehicles without prior notice and special arrangement.
Life jackets required on kayaks and paddle board.
If bringing more than 1 pet please advise host at time of booking as price per pet is $50.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Austin

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Lower Basin Lake Travis, a neighbourhood in Austin. Austin City Limits and Moody Theater are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Sixth Street and South Congress Avenue. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium or Moody Center. With kayaking, waterskiing and water tubing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Austin, TX

What's nearby

  • Lake Austin - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lake Travis - 17 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Zilker Park - 33 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Sixth Street - 37 min drive - 26.9 km
  • University of Texas at Austin - 38 min drive - 28.4 km

Getting around

  • Austin Station - 38 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪The League Kitchen & Tavern - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Yogurt Planet - ‬27 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Staycation Paradise -Lake Austin Waterfront:Volleyball, Kayaks, Hiking pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Family Staycation Paradise -Lake Austin Waterfront:Volleyball, Kayaks, Hiking?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Staycation Paradise -Lake Austin Waterfront:Volleyball, Kayaks, Hiking?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Family Staycation Paradise -Lake Austin Waterfront:Volleyball, Kayaks, Hiking located?

This family-friendly Austin holiday home is located on the waterfront, just steps away from Lake Austin and Colorado River. Hippie Hollow and Concordia University Texas are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 147 out of 196 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 196 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 196 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 196 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 196 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing time in Austin.. Great location.. Amazing host… We will definitely go back..
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miles K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The most special place!

Words and pictures really cannot describe how special this place is. The treehouse, ans our family called it is so cozy and comfortable. Sitting down by the lake at any time of the day is just magical. Shelly is a phenomenal host and person. She worked very hard to get us in on the same day that she had some guest checking out in the morning. I cannot recommend enough staying at this magical, special place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kat V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

Cozy and beautiful view
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Corrine H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

B-day Trip

The house was cozy and had a lot of character. Location was right on the lake you can ask for more than that.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cami L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot in the water!

A perfect getaway for a family!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great quick trip

This was a quick two day trip. Very relaxing and nice place!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great trip!

We really enjoyed our stay! Great location on the water and so many fun things for the kids and adults to do. We had a blast and will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little slice of Lake Austin

Great location with lots to do including a sand volleyball court, hot tub, kayaks and paddle board.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Audrey C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend stay-cation

Such a relaxing place! We loved hanging out by the lake, playing beach volleyball, and just being outside. The owners are so very welcoming!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamme L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place to stay!

The house feels like you are staying in a tree house. The lake veiw is awesome and the property owner was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2020

10/10 Excellent

HappyRN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake Austin

Property was great. Host were awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Valerie D.

Lovely place

We really enjoyed the stay and it's such a cute and inviting place. We have fun with the volleyball area and having access to the kayaks. What a beautiful location!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Jason W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great time!

We had a blast! The lake is beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Heather N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely lakefront stay

We thoroughly enjoyed this cozy spot on the lake. While our visit was short, we felt welcomed and completely at home. Looking forward to a longer stay in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place!

Chuck and Shelly have a beautiful place and could have been nicer! Kids loved the diving board and playing volleyball. I highly recommend this VRBO.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Danette M.

Fun!

We had a great time! Right on the water, house is charming.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Maria B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

short stay by the lake

Like a tree house
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jamie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Lake Adventure

Shelly and Chuck were absolutely amazing! They were so helpful and kind. Their place was cozy and the location next to the lake can’t be beat. Our little boys practically lived on the dock, fishing and swimming. We loved all the toys and water gear that were available to us - can’t wait to come back and stay again :)
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline B., Georgetown

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy and Convenient

The owners were so kind and laid back. My family of 6 really enjoyed the time away and we saved money bringing the dogs as well. Without a doubt I'd go back again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Donnie L.

Great family memories

The entire stay was great. Everyone was very welcoming. The house was perfect escape. Definitely recommend .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S., Galveston, TX

Great weekend!

The house was beautiful, clean and comfortable. The loft upstairs is perfect for kids. Owners were friendly and very helpful. Lake was pretty quiet and private.

10/10 Excellent

Tara V., Washougal, WA

Lovely place

This is such a lovely place to spend some great relaxing time. The cabin is clean and comfortable and sweetly decorated. Shelly and Chuck were super hosts: friendly and helpful. We really enjoyed the time by the water and easy access to town though we barely left the place as it was so nice to be there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sharna T.

Clean beautiful guesthouse, private lake awesome

Beautiful cabin, private and cool lake and wonderful owners equals an awesome vacation. Peacepaddles rented us a paddle board so we really got to tour the quiet lake. Chuck and Shelly graciously answered all our questions about the area and gave us all the privacy we needed to enjoy our stay. Can't wait to stay there next year.

10/10 Excellent

Claire M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Family Trip

We came to celebrate our son’s 12th birthday. I was a bit apprehensive about renting a property where the owners were also on site, but Shelly and Chuck were amazing! So fun and friendly and made our stay that much more enjoyable. This is definitely a great place for a weekend getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jim G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday weekend on the lake

You can’t beat the location of this guesthouse. Close to the boat ramp, extra parking for friends. Some of the smoother water on Lake Austin nearby, when the wake boats are not out in mass. Lovely area all around.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Shelly Priebe

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I grew up in a dreadfully nondescript area of Illinois (cornfields) but my parents wanted more than anything to live on the water and even though they earned a modest income as teachers they succeeded! In third grade we moved into a lakefront home in Central Illinois and it was THE gathering place for my friends as I grew up. They gave me the gift of prioritizing a water based lifestyle. Chuck and I bought this property when we got engaged in 1988 and our 4 children ages 25 to 12 relish the lifestyle I did as a child.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with this ethereal part of Lake Austin and bought our home in 1988. It was 2 BR/1Bath with gold shag carpet and we were in heaven. Have added on to our home many times and we built the guest house in 2004 hoping to lure out of state grandparents. We failed at that but have loved being able to host many travelers, church youth retreat weekends, you name it!

What makes this property unique

Every piece of furniture hand picked over time from visits to the semi-annual Round Top antique fair except for the custom made cedar dining table with benches. Nothing matches but everything soothes in this eclectic and comfortable home. Want some activity? A sand volleyball court awaits. Or kayak across the lake and hike up to a waterfall.

Languages:

English, French

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