Welcoming home overlooking lake bed and forested hills

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3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10200 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Leander, TX

H-E-B Center20 min drive
Lake Travis22 min drive
Volente Beach Water Park30 min drive
Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)49 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

East Room

1 Queen Bed

Living area

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

West Room

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Full Bath

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

Half Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Master Bath

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

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

A wonderful 2-story retreat on a cove of Lake Travis with beautiful hill country views. Two large balconies overlooking the cove, and limestone steps going down to the lake bed. The cove is currently dry, but the water level can rise depending on rainfall. Three bedrooms - master includes a Jacuzzi and beautiful shower, and a private top-floor balcony overlooking the hill country. The open-plan kitchen/dining/living space walks out to the lower balcony with plenty of seating and a large grill.

Head on down the beautiful limestone steps to a hiking area that leads to the lake. There is seating on multiple levels to relax, enjoy the nature around, and entertain family and friends. Enjoy a fire or a picnic on the patio just down from the house. There is also a trail that goes through the trees to a point with consistent lake views and kayaks available on request.
Then head back up to the balconies to watch the beautiful Texas sky. Enjoy the large record collection or watch your favorite movies on the 46" TV while cooking in the well-equipped and comfortable kitchen. The large, fenced-in front yard gives a nice contrast to the back area.
Here, you get all the pleasures and relaxation of hill country living, but you're just a short drive from thriving Austin with its vibrant music scene and endless opportunities.
*Note that Lake Travis fluctuates through the year depending on rainfall. Check current lake levels or reach out to find out the current level behind the house. It's currently dry and great for exploring but may rise with steady rainfall.

Property manager

George and Sam

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children must be supervised in back yard

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Low key parties or events

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 3 total)

Please keep pets off furniture and clean up messes

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking only allowed outside

When using the fire pit, the screen top must stay on and fires must be kept small so no embers blow away and start yard fires.

Please tie up canoe and stow kayaks after use. Children must wear life vests in water vessels.

Please keep pets off of furniture and don't leave loose and unattended in the house. You will be responsible for any damage made by your pet.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Leander

Located in Leander, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Travis and Lake Austin. Traveling with kids? Consider Austin Steam Train Association Museum and JumpStreet. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Leander, TX

What's nearby

H-E-B Center - 20 min drive
Lakeline Mall - 22 min drive
Lake Travis - 22 min drive
Hippie Hollow - 29 min drive
Volente Beach Water Park - 30 min drive

Getting around

Austin Station - 40 min drive
Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

Sonic Drive-In - 23 min drive
Quetzal TexMex - 16 min drive
Bill Miller - 15 min drive
Shack 512 - 27 min drive
Gloria's Cafe & Bakery - 15 min drive

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten B.

9 Apr 2024

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

Cute House!

Cute house, had everything we needed for a quick getaway for the eclipse. Lake bed is dry, which was unexpected given we’ve had so much rain this spring. Curious if it was drained for something. Enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

fred h., deerfield beach,fl

1 Jan 2024

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

Great stay

House was awesome. We had a family of 4 with plenty of room. House was clean with everything you needed. The stairs down to the lake was great exercise for the family. The lake was dried up to our advantage as the dogs had a blast and we also hiked the trails off the lake. Owners were very easy to contact and were very helpful to what ever we needed. Thanks George and Sam. We will definitely stay again when in town.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn M.

23 Oct 2023

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

Nice Stay!

We knew from the beginning that there would be no water for canoeing but we enjoyed the beautiful decks and views of the gorgeous sunrise every morning. As promised the kitchen was well outfitted and clean except for the oven. We also found baking sheets and bowls that needed rewashing, but no problem for us. The hosts left plenty of paper towels, kitchen towels, condiments and spices, and even a nice bottle of wine-all appreciated greatly. In the master bath, I would suggest placing an extra trash can in the toilet closet to make it easier for people to remember not to put anything in the toilet other than toilet paper. The master bed/bath is lovely and very large with lots of storage space and nice, new fluffy towels. The other bedrooms were fine as well, except the sleeping surface in the first bedroom was very, very hard. Thank you to our hosts for the extra mattress in the office space. We found our hosts to be very helpful and responsive to us. The home is perfect for a large family such as ours and we would definitely stay in this wonderful home again.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca F.

1 Oct 2023

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

Views

Property was clean and plenty of space we fit 6 adults comfortably. Views are spectacular. Very private and peaceful home. Property owner was very communicative and helpful will definitely visit again!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ariana G.

9 Aug 2023

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

Nice house

Beautiful and clean house we loved it

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by George and Sam

George works in the entertainment industry and loves outdoor activities, so the Hill Country is the perfect place for him to live and enjoy all the nature the area has to offer.
Sam is a teacher and loves hiking through the trails with the pups. He enjoys spending time outdoors in the sunny Texas weather.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with this beautiful place 5 years ago while exploring Lake Travis. The first thing we noticed were the fantastic limestone steps going down from the back of the house, but we fell in love with the privacy and musical nature sounds every evening. Looking out to the hills from the balcony is always one of our favorite things.

What makes this property unique

We appreciate the security of being part of a friendly little neighborhood but with the privacy of the country and short commute into Austin. When you sit on the balconies, it feels like you're the only ones around. But then going to the front yard feels like you're in a completely separate place with a fenced-in green yard in the middle of a little neighborhood. The house is a comfortable family home but also perfect for entertaining with a spacious kitchen opening into the dining and living area. This home is ideal both for short visits and longer stays.