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Mins from Lake Austin: 2 story, fully equipped 4bd house with creek & fire pit.

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A stone fire pit surrounded by Adirondack chairs in a wooded outdoor area with a view of a house in the background.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a wooden floor.
A two-story house with a covered garage, a front porch, and a small front yard with a tree and shrubs.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a guitar, and framed pictures on the wall.
A living room with a grey sofa, a lamp, a guitar, and a fireplace with a stone facade.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lake Austin

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Austin, TX
  • Place, Lake Austin
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Travis
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Texas at Austin
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bunkroom

2 Double Bunk Beds

Guest Bedroom #3

1 King Bed

Guest Bedroom #4

2 Queen Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Primary Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Austin

Apache Shores, a neighbourhood in Austin, is home to this holiday home. While the natural beauty of Lake Travis and Lake Austin can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Barton Springs Pool. Consider Steiner Ranch Steakhouse for a night out or Main Event Entertainment if you're travelling with kids.
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Austin, TX

What's nearby

  • Lake Austin - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lake Travis - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Zilker Park - 40 min drive - 41.1 km
  • Sixth Street - 46 min drive - 44.8 km
  • University of Texas at Austin - 47 min drive - 45.5 km

Getting around

  • Austin Station - 41 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Don Mario Mexican Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Vaqueros Cafe & Cantina - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Steiner Ranch Steakhouse - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Firehouse Subs - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Farmand’s Kitchen - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mins from Lake Austin: 2 story, fully equipped 4bd house with creek & fire pit. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Mins from Lake Austin: 2 story, fully equipped 4bd house with creek & fire pit.?

As of 26 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mins from Lake Austin: 2 story, fully equipped 4bd house with creek & fire pit. on 27 Feb 2027 start from £640, 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 Mins from Lake Austin: 2 story, fully equipped 4bd house with creek & fire pit.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mins from Lake Austin: 2 story, fully equipped 4bd house with creek & fire pit.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mins from Lake Austin: 2 story, fully equipped 4bd house with creek & fire pit.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mins from Lake Austin: 2 story, fully equipped 4bd house with creek & fire pit. located?

Located in Apache Shores, this family-friendly Austin holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Lake Austin and Colorado River. Lake Travis is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enough room for my family and great back yard with a creek and dear.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had an amazing girls retreat! House was super cozy and had everything we needed to relax and fellowship. Enough blankets pillows and all beds were super comfy. The nature and stream where such a beautiful backdrop to the weekendWould definitely go again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice stay. Adorable backyard even with a dry creek. The kids loved it. Nice areas for kids inside and outside. Clean and comfortable. A little warm downstairs but completely understandable in the very, very hot end of summer. Location was nice- close to the lake. Traffic, as usual around Austin, is insane--not a complaint about the house- just something to keep in mind when visiting. Overall great stay. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was clean and easy to book. Beds were comfortable and as described. Property was beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as advertised and the host communication was great
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr 2026
Thank you Tyler for the 5 star review! So happy you enjoyed your time at S’mores Houz! Come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it!! Aimee was an amazing host, super helpful and such an amazing property!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Apr 2026
Thank you for the review Silver great to hear you had a wonderful stay at S’mores Houz.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house. A little further out from downtown. Host was great. Well stocked home. Only wish we had more time to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for my family's holiday get-together! It had everything we needed, including stocked kitchen supplies, firewood for a campfire with smores, and a spacious living area. Highly recommend and would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home! Our family loved everything about it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Dec 2025
Thank you Jana for the review. So happy you and your family had a good stay! Happy Holidays 🌲
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home for a great Thanksgiving family visit. Love the two big decks.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Nov 2025
Thank you for your review Marilyn. So happy to hear you had a nice family vacation at the S’mores Houz.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was beautiful and clean. Plenty of room, we had everything we needed in the kitchen to cook a hearty meal for the family. Looking forward to another stay. Thank you,
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house! We needed a kitchen to get food ready for the wedding Saturday at nearby Hudson Bend Ranch, the kitchen was perfect and the house was comfortable and had enough room for all of us. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct 2025
Thank you for the review Natasha! So happy to hear you had a great stay and the kitchen met your needs! Congrats again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This has by far been one of our favorite home rentals. My friends and I started a tradition of getting together the day after New Year’s for a couple of nights, and this time all my friends came to our neck of the woods. We found this beautiful home in spicewood. The multiple seating spaces, the indoor and outdoor dining, and all of the accommodations were not just comfortable and functional, but so iconically Austin. Great for my friends from Minnesota. The little touches, like the s’mores kit and the guitars with Willie Nelson pictures were so much fun. We played the board games, had plenty of amenities in the kitchen, and enjoyed the peaceful view from the deck. I highly recommend this place and will definitely tell my friends and clients. Thank you, S’mores House!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan 2026
Thank you Marian for your kind words and recommendation. So happy to hear you had a memorable stay and were able to keep up the New Years' tradition with friends.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a really nice stay overall at this lake house. The home was clean, comfortable, and offered a relaxing atmosphere. There were quite a few spider webs throughout the house, which could use a bit more attention, but it didn’t take away too much from the experience.One thing to note for future guests: the bottom oven rack seems to run hotter and burned our cookies twice, while the top rack worked perfectly fine—so plan accordingly when baking.The location is great, especially for enjoying the lake. There are plenty of fun options for spending the day on or near the water, which was definitely a highlight of our trip. We also loved the garage game room it was a fun and unique touch, and the backyard is beautiful, peaceful, and perfect for relaxing.The house does have a no-shoes policy, which we understand, but with multiple access points to the outdoors, it did become a bit cumbersome going in and out frequently.Overall, it’s a lovely lake house with great amenities and a relaxing vibe. With a few small improvements, it could be even better.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

We Enjoyed!

This home is a great location and a beautiful 2 story home. The layout and back yard over 5 stars!! I was warned about the temperature of the home prior to arriving. The 1st story lower 3 bedrooms/ bath was hot the entire time. The AC did show 71 but it was hot the entire time. Several people slept in the 2nd story living room. I did communicate this and after a few replies back and forth I never heard back until the day we left. The CREEK we loved it, while we were enjoying it the neighbor across the creek to the right did mention that he owned the waterfall area and we could not be in that area. I did tell the host about that as well. Would I rent again yes, not sure if the temperature thing was an ongoing issue or just while we were there. I’d bring fans next time because the location and the home itself are great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
From the time we entered the area we fell in love. We arrived after sundown, because we got a late start from Dallas. The drive into the neighborhood was dark enough that deer felt comfortable being on the roadside. It was nice to see. The home was just what we needed for a comfortable stay. Our daughter, husband and 5 month old stayed in the upstairs bdrm to be a little secluded so that the grandson’s cries during the night wouldn’t disturb the rest of us. My almost 3 year old grandson slept on the bottom bunk of what I’m calling the Harry Potter bdrm. He was so excited to go up and down the stairs to the top bunk & his mom is a big Harry Potter fan and enjoyed the cupboard under the stairs room. The decor is cozy and fun, nice colors, design elements, comfortable beds. We walked down to the creek, took a walk in the neighborhood, made s’mores in the fire pit and had conversation on the upper deck just off the kitchen. We had a wonderful time and wish we could’ve stayed another day. Aimie was very communicative and answered questions we had. She supplied an extra chair for us to use around the fire pit because she knew we had 6 adults in our party, which was very thoughtful.
Fun decor!
Beautiful view
Nature!
View from river
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is a must stay if you’re looking for a nice getaway. My family and I were well accommodated and enjoyed our stay and it’s not far from the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2026
Thank you Ronnie for your review. So glad you had a great stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was perfect for us. Very clean and cozy. Close to the events we planned on the lake and the river was great distance to the house. It had everything we needed! Would definitely plan on returning in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideally situated to everything… The lake and to restaurants, heb, etc. Nice neighborhood, nice house with a nice little creek running behind it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jul 2026
Thank you Leticia for the review. So happy to hear you had a good time at the S’mores Houz!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything perfect! The house was lovely, the location was great, the backyard firepit by the river was such a nice area to hang out. Aimee was above and beyond helpful and responsive. Lot's of nice little touches, like a s'more kit, made the vacation extra nice. Top of the line as far as vacation rental experiences go.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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