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The House On The Hill

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A wooden deck with string lights, a chair, and a bench.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, wooden cabinets, and a red stool.
A stone house with a blue roof, surrounded by trees and a gravel driveway.
A modern loft-style living room with a large window, a fireplace, and a cozy seating area with a sofa and cushions.
A bedroom with a bed, a wardrobe, and a mirror.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy a spacious layout that gives everyone more room to relax.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Austin, TX
  • Place, Lake Austin
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Travis
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Infamous Brewing Company
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Downstairs Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Downstairs Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs (Master) Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Austin

Located on a lake, this holiday home is in Cardinal Hills Estates, a neighbourhood in Austin. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Travis and Lake Austin. Consider Infamous Brewing Company 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 - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Lake Travis - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Infamous Brewing Company - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Mansfield Dam Park - 9 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Lakeway - 10 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • Austin Station - 28 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Don Mario Mexican Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Torchy's Tacos - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The House On The Hill pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at The House On The Hill?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The House On The Hill?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The House On The Hill?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is The House On The Hill located?

This family-friendly Austin holiday home is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Travis and Lake Austin. Colorado River is 1.9 mi (3 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. 37 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host messaged me a week prior with all the info including WiFi and entry and check out info. It was so nice to have it handy when not have to search for it. Also the place was exceptionally clean and peaceful. The host was also excellent at food recommendations too! Enjoyed our weekend for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Management on 27 Oct 2026
Come back any time!! Y'all left the house looking perfect!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful and convenient

This hilltop retreat takes you away from the traffic and bustle around the lake but is only a mile from the major highway. The host is very helpful and responsive.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Getaway

Excellent communication throughout. Felt very safe with the gated area and enjoyed the privacy. The views from deck are great. Saw deer & foxes. Loved the steam shower and foosball table. Highly recommended!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing!

Check in was easy and accurate details making it easy to find. Had a small issue that was handled our stay in anyway! immediately without affectingyanyway!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Total Eclipse of the House

Brought family in from all over to watch eclipse. Deck was ideal spot. We had a few minor issues that were resolved ultra quickly -- above and beyond expectations. Comm was rapid and complete. Able to cook in with well-equipped kitchen and grill. And the fact the skies parted over the house during the eclipse was crazy. The only time we really saw the sun in three days. Memories for a lifetime, and a gorgeous and comfortable place to make them.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

My son UT graduation dinner!

Where do I start, it was just breath taken my family and I enjoyed the house the shower the beds the space everything was perfect. We like the deck and the landscape .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful views

We had a lovely time here. Beautiful views from the picture window and the back deck. The beds were comfy and the kitchen was well appointed. My daughter learned to play foosball on the downstairs table and her uncle got to stargaze with her on the provided telescope. Thanks for the great memories!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Austin getaway

Great house. Very private! Beautiful views and great setting. On several secluded acres. Couldn’t ask for better communication from property management. A Plus Plus!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The house is so fun, lots of character, great location out of town.

We loved this house! There was so much character in a very cool and practical way. I would most highly recommend this house for a quiet getaway yet a short drive to the heart of Austin. The checkin and checkout process was very quick and easy, the hosts were attentive yet let us have our space and trusted us to be good to their home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute, quiet and lovely views

Pros: This property is very private, however short drive from everything! It was clean, well equipped with everything you need and we enjoyed the hot tub... But the best thing about this place was the nature! We were observing countless humming birds from the giant window upstairs feeding from the flowers on the tree right next to the house. We spotted roadrunner bird, which was very cool! We did kayaking at lake Travis for most days and dined at local restaurants. We will be back! (Cons: The only thing I can think of that was unpleasant was that the fridge and freezer was full of left over food and out of date condiments. But that was a quick fix and we soon felt like at home.)
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Trip

It was a great gathering place for family while we attended a wedding in town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

Disappointing

The property was not well kept Was not clean. We found an old French fry in the sink and rat droppings on the wood burning fireplace. Pet hair all over the furniture and pet smell as you walk in the house. There were two big dogs that would come by several times when we were sitting outside. They surprised us when we were having our dinner and went into our trash in the evening. When we sent the property manager photos of the issues, he did not respond. Would not recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing house and amazing views!

The outdoor patio views and sunset was stunning. We all really enjoyed the hot tub and the living room areas. All beds were really comfortable and the place was very clean! Great host too!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and secluded home with peaceful views. We loved it!

Clean, well-maintained and perfect location outside of Austin.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

House was great. Nice property. Kari was very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

We had a nice week at the house on the hill. The views were great, communication with the owner was great, no issues at all. I will say that the first bed downstairs from the back door is a little uncomfortable and worn in. Other than that the house was well appointed and easily accessible. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location for 40th birthday with friends

The house location is out of town so it is a bit of a drive to downtown attractions but we found lots of local places to check out. The house had plenty of room and we loved the lay out. Two suggestions to make it even better: 1) attention to minor details (fill propane tanks) and 2) strongly suggest creating a book with the house rules, check-in/out info, details on hot tub, steam shower, and local attractions. I’d still give it a five ans would rent again if in Austin. Thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway

Property has nice views of hills and trees and is in a very quiet location but not too far from restaurants. Was exactly the kind of trip we were looking for. Home is well equipped and the steam shower is a great bonus experience. Fire pit is wonderful to enjoy in the evenings. We used chrome cast on our phones to use the tv with our existing cable subscription. Wifi was good. No problems at all. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice escape

Beautiful place. Pleasently remote but still easily accessible to Austin. Loved the sunset from the upper deck and the hot tub.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean, Quiet House for a Relaxing Anniversary Weekend

Kari was an amazing host, giving us great directions on how to get there and get into the house, as well as answering all of our questions quickly throughout our stay. The hot tub and steam shower were amazing!!! The house was very clean and the quiet was really peaceful and relaxing. Even though it seems secluded, the house was really close to a lot of fun activities and restaurants. Views were fantastic! House was well-equipped. The only thing that was a little strange for me was there was a TV downstairs but no good place for my husband and I to sit together to curl up and watch a movie. There was a huge couch in the upstairs living room, but no TV. We ended up just watching TV in the master bedroom upstairs. No big deal. We made it work and it was a nice time.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay

We really enjoyed our 6 night stay at the house on the hill. Great location with privacy and beautiful views. Kari was awesome and replied to any questions we had.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Responsiveness

They were incredibly responsive to any request
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family Getaway

The "House on the Hill" was located on a hill overlooking the LakeTravis Lakeway area. The views from the deck were spectacular. The house and surrounding area was quiet but conveniently located to restaurants and activities. The bedrooms, hot tub and awesome steam shower were as advertised. I would definitely stay there again on my next visit to the Lake Travis area
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place!!

Loved the house, the privacy, the views and the proximity to all great places/activities of the Hill Country. We definitely recommend it for a small family or small group of friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous Scenery

We loved this rental. It's secluded, but still close to all the fun stuff Lake Travis has to offer. The parking was a selling point for us. We were able to bring our boat with no issues at all. It took us a while to figure out the Nest thermostat and we were a little sad that the hot tub was not available for us to use, but all in all it was great! Kari was super responsive and gave us reccomendations for resturants and checked in on us a couple of times during our stay. Like others have said, this is a hidden gem of a place. Plenty of seating inside and outside. The steam room is intense but super cool and unique. The kitchen is modern and cute with plenty of pots/pans/utensils. This was our first time staying in this part of Austin and our first time on Lake Travis. Will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
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