The Famous FloatHouse on Lake Travis

Owners Note: Don't be misled by the lack of reviews. It's just not our style to ask for a review - we’re old school - but our guest book is over-flowing with over-glowing comments. We've had many hundreds of rentals with near zero complaints. We've been on VRBO since it's infancy - back when it was truly peer-to-peer. Now, of course, everyone's going to say their place is the best. But I'm telling you, this is truly the most unique, the coolest and the best-value rental on Lake Travis. It's what I say every time we go out there. It's so unique the Austin Statesman did a three page story on us. Part House Boat ~ Part Lakefront Cabin, but so much better than both. It’s kinda like a houseboat but a whole lot cheaper (like about 4x's cheaper) and a whole lot better. It’s a two-story, three-bedroom, full-size (smallish) house, with all the amenities, that floats on the water. There's a large deck on the front that's in the shade for most of the hot afternoons. The breeze is almost always blowing. 100° in August? - no sweat. Mosquitoes are rare for some reason. The land across our cove is natural preserve, so it feels isolated. Lots of boat parking along side the house. (several guests have said that next time they’re not going to bring their boat, because they never wanted to leave.) The moon rises are exquisite. The rope swing is undoubtedly the best in Texas - it will take your breath away as it still does mine after thousands of times. There's a full size indoor shuffleboard table, a pool table and lots of games. The underwater fish light attracts tons of fish to watch (or catch if you must). It sets off a beautiful green glow. Top to bottom, it's designed for fun. You will absolutely fall in love with this place - everybody does. Awesome is the most commonly used word in our guest book. A great location. We are one of the closest-in waterfront locations on the less developed “North Side” of the lake. 13 minutes to Walmart, HEB, et al, et al, et al. 45 to downtown, 60 to the airport, yet so secluded. The house is the first place inside a no-wake zone on the “Big Sandy” arm. You have quick access to the main body without all the annoying traffic & commotion. If you know Lake Travis, you know it’s a great lake, but you know it’s a bitch to get to the water. That’s because it’s a flood control reservoir, and you have to build above the flood plain (a minimum of 3 stories). The water is either way down a steep cliff, or way out a shallow slope. Not here. Park your car at the shore's edge, and walk down some steps (15 average - more in a drought - less when full) to the house. Out on the water, and need a beer? It's 10' to the 'fridge. Sweet. Tie your boat to the side of the house. When you are ready to get-out-on-the-lake, heck, you’re already there. The FloatHouse is booked solid in the summer, but actually the fringes are the best. Hot enough for swimming by day, and cold enough for a fire at night is as good as it gets. Plus, no one is out - it’s so deserted. Winter is amazing, too. Great for holidays like Christmas or Thanksgiving While its the perfect place for families or extended families, it’s also beyond the perfect place for bachelor/ette type groups. We are somewhat unique in the business to allow these types of groups. Most places ban them. We don’t, because the FloatHouse is just so darned perfect for these types. No driving, and lots of fun things to do. We rarely have regrets. If you are the hapless “trip organizer” - "book it dano" - you will be the hero. Trust me. Rick We have a whole lot more information on our website. VRBO hides the link way, way, way down the page - just above Property Photos - where it says 'CLICK HERE - Our Website: More Info.