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

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A rustic cabin interior with wooden beams, a ceiling fan, a dining area, and a large window.
A dock with wicker furniture and a glass structure by the water.
A cozy cabin with a wooden interior, large windows, a quilted sofa, a small table, and a rustic lamp.
A wooden cabin interior with a dining area, sliding glass doors, and a visible staircase.
A cozy cabin with a wooden interior, large windows, a dining table, and a fireplace.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lake Austin

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Austin, TX
  • Place, Lake Austin
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Travis
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Texas at Austin
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪53 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

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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 - 0.1 km
  • Lake Travis - 13 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Zilker Park - 42 min drive - 46.2 km
  • University of Texas at Austin - 45 min drive - 49.9 km
  • Sixth Street - 47 min drive - 50.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Tony C's - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬26 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 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 453 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Family Staycation Paradise -Lake Austin Waterfront:Volleyball, Kayaks, Hiking?

As of 26 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family Staycation Paradise -Lake Austin Waterfront:Volleyball, Kayaks, Hiking on 25 Apr 2027 start from £765, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Family Staycation Paradise -Lake Austin Waterfront:Volleyball, Kayaks, Hiking?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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 noon.

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. 157 out of 208 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 208 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 208 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 208 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 208 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Access to river was peaceful and beautiful! Communication was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great spot for a fun family getaway. The lake toys, tree house vibes, and friendly community helped make for a fun and relaxing stay. Easy and prompt communication with owner. Would love to return again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and rustic treehouse-esque on a quiet part of the lake. The kids loved fishing off the pier, paddling around on the kayaks and the steep ladder to the upstairs kid room.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2026
We live next door and it makes our hearts happy to see guests enjoying the property with such gusto. Glad that Stephen mentioned the Captain's ladder to the upstairs loft. Kids and teens love the "hideaways feel" of the spacious loft with twin beds. It is worth a look at the photo to determine if this works for your group. We have a gate to block it from active toddlers!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host, spent some great days
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was amazing. Very responsive and friendly. I unfortunately didn’t have time to enjoy the lake because I was busy exploring Austin. Would stay again!
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great place to stay

we loved our stay. clean and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, peaceful spot! Great home base for the Horns game
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

Cozy and beautiful view
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2021
Loved all the motion and commotion. Your kids are the best - so exuberant. ~ Shelly & Chuck
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay so very much! My son and I took a mom/son trip together. We loved the sand volleyball so so much and kayaks and lily pad! The house was so cozy and the lake was peaceful! Shelly was very kind and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Lake Getaway

We thoroughly enjoyed our little two night stay. The property was amazing with everything you could ever need and great hosts. We will definitely book a return trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible Lake House

We had the best stay and Shelly and her family are amazing! We can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 9 May 2020
Loved having you. ~Shelly
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Not a good fit for my group, but could work for family w/2 children. The sleeping arrangement for my group of 4 adults was not good. The beds were too small, especially for co-sleeping couples. The loft twin beds were not safe to access for many ages & forget abt climbing down that steep ladder for a midnight trip to the potty. The photos show a porch with twin beds, it is not useful at all. It is ONLY screened in (no heat or AC), the fabric & pillows are damp and there are cobwebs/dead bugs. The exterior is over grown with vines, obstructed view to the beautiful river from the house’s beautiful windows, the outdoor porch is unkept and access to the docks is overgrown as well. The view is beautiful from the dock and it’s wonderfully quiet. The linen and towels were nicely available. The kitchen was stocked with equipment for every thing we needed. The Host family is VERY nice and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul 2026
Hi Carrie - This review is a great opportunity to point out things that are listed accurately in the property description. There are three BR spaces: The main BR with a queen, the second BR with a double bed, and the third loft space with 2 twins accessible by captain's ladder as pictured on the site. Note we do NOT count the screened porch as bed space, hence our limit of 6 guests. It is a magical space - my favorite in the whole house and for many of our guests. It is indeed an outdoor space - where you feel the breeze, hear the rain on the metal roof, hear the birds every morning. And yikes, maybe spider webs so sorry!! We have a regular service come every two months to evict any bugs! You visited during one of the rainiest weeks in Texas since last year. So the outside area may have been damp from driving rains. Again, this is not intended as a guest sleeping accommodation. The flowering trumpet vines are on the side of the house on the side entry, not on the lake view side that is pictured with high vertical beams, so I am stymied on how the lake view was blocked. Thank you for the compliments on our hospitality, provisions, and lake serenity. Glad you got to welcome many family members and friends from the area during your stay. Shelly
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this little house — views of trees all around. It was clean, had just about everything needed for a short stay. We hosted a small group of our son’s friends for the day and it was just right for that. Kayaks, float, dock, volleyball, grill — everything g we used was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake Austin ski week

Great place on the lake, lake house is amazing, great design in and out
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was cozy, nicely appointed and had plenty of space. Outdoor space was great. Beds were uncomfortable though.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Weekend visit. Wanted to stay longer

Wonderful cabin in a beautiful area. Super friendly hosts. I hope to return and highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Please come back!! Loved having you and the kids!!!! Shelly & Chuck
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jan 2021
Your visit was too short! May all the big changes in process be fabulous for you. ~Shelly
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake Austin

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

10/10 Excellent

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

short stay by the lake

Like a tree house
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Awww I love that comment. The vines creep around the windows and it does feel like a step into another world....
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