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Minutes to Downtown Austin: Peaceful Waterfront Retreat with City Access Nearby

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A multi-level wooden deck extending over a body of water, surrounded by lush greenery.
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a table with a bowl and glasses, and a view of a lake and greenery.
A deck with outdoor seating and a view of a lake.
A covered outdoor walkway with a railing, connecting two buildings.
A hallway with a wooden door, a small window, and a wreath on the door.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lake Austin

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Austin, TX
  • Place, Lake Austin
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Travis
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Texas at Austin
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

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About the area

Austin

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Rio Robles, a neighbourhood in Austin. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Austin and Zilker Park, while Austin City Limits and Moody Theater are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium or Q2 Stadium.
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Austin, TX

What's nearby

  • Lake Austin - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lake Travis - 16 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Zilker Park - 22 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Sixth Street - 28 min drive - 26.2 km
  • University of Texas at Austin - 28 min drive - 26.9 km

Getting around

  • Austin Station - 26 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Patrizi’s - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ski Shores Waterfront Cafe - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Vaqueros Cafe & Cantina - ‬28 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Minutes to Downtown Austin: Peaceful Waterfront Retreat with City Access Nearby pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Minutes to Downtown Austin: Peaceful Waterfront Retreat with City Access Nearby?

As of 24 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Minutes to Downtown Austin: Peaceful Waterfront Retreat with City Access Nearby on 2 Nov 2026 start from £1,023, 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.

What time is check-in at Minutes to Downtown Austin: Peaceful Waterfront Retreat with City Access Nearby?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Minutes to Downtown Austin: Peaceful Waterfront Retreat with City Access Nearby?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Minutes to Downtown Austin: Peaceful Waterfront Retreat with City Access Nearby located?

Located in Rio Robles, this holiday home is steps away from Lake Austin and Colorado River. Village at Westlake and Barton Creek Fazio Canyons Golf Course are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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. 51 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with beautiful views of the lake. The 3 story deck right on the water was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from Minutes to Downtown Austin: Peaceful Waterfront Retreat with City Access Nearby on 17 Jun 2026
Thank you for staying with Walker Luxury Vacation Rentals!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place with epic deck right near to a boat and jet ski rental place!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of the most relaxing vacation destination spots we have ever been to. Very clean, comfortable and serene. Had a great time fishing off the dock, relaxing on top of the dock and spending quality time with the family. Would 100% come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place had everything you could need. It is beautiful and very peaceful here! We would love to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay on Lake Austin!

We really loved our stay here - the home had everything we needed and was so nice to be on the water to watch the boats go by. We were also about 20 minutes from everything we wanted to do. Really nice stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Nov 2023
Thank you sincerely for your delightful review following your recent stay with us. We are genuinely pleased to learn that your experience was enjoyable, and we sincerely hope for the opportunity to host you once again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

The dock was fantastic. Great place to relax on the water. The house was clean as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice and comfortable accommodations.

We’re water people so the location was a perfect get away. Would highly recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jun 2024
Thank you for your positive review. We're glad to hear that the location was a great fit for your needs. Your recommendation is much appreciated, and we look forward to welcoming more guests like yourself in the future. -Walker Luxury Vacation Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property, exactly as pictured. Really enjoyed the multi level decks. Very responsive to questions/requests during stay. Would love to return.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake Austin

Great location. Great deck and swimming and access to water. Water is excellent. House is clean and exactly as pictured and advertised.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Graduation trip to Austin

The Property is beautiful with great views of the Austin River. Thirty minutes from downtown. Would come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept 2023
Thank you, David. We look forward to your next trip to Austin! -Walker Luxury Vacation Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Lake Austin Home

Beautiful new home on the water with wonderful 3-story over the water deck. Super clean with very comfortable beds and well stocked kitchen. We enjoyed grilling and eating our meals on the deck with the gorgeous view while we watched everyone boating and skiing on the lake. The perfect relaxing getaway while still near everything Austin has to offer. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept 2023
It was our pleasure to host you Shannon and thank you so much for sharing your lovely experience! We welcome your return and love to treat repeat guests, thanks again from Walker Luxury Vacation Rentals.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice and clean

Quiet and peaceful, clean. Just relaxed. Only thing the unit was cold and it was not easy figuring out how to change thermostat. Suggest instructions for thermostat and tv written down. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Dec 2024
Thank you for the feedback. We appreciate your recommendation and are glad to hear that you found the unit to be quiet, peaceful, and clean. Your suggestions are valuable, and we will work to improve the overall guest experience. We also have 24/7 front desk that is always happy to help. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. -Walker Luxury Vacation Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Lake House!

Overall we loved this house. Had a slight issue when we arrived of our code not working but it was solved in a matter of minutes! Few more stairs than we originally thought but the views more than made up for it. Fair warning, not much parking space or space to bring a boat trailer down. We had a hard time getting boat turned around but it worked. Would for sure stay here again. The views from the living area are amazing!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept 2023
We loved hosting you and your group and look forward to your next stay with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Moto GP Races

The property was very nice with beautiful view of the lake. Pellet Grill and Gas Grill worked well. The trees need to be trimmed walking across the skywalk to the boat house / deck. Screen on sliding glass door is broken. Not a problem though. Needs a cork screw for opening wine.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Weekend!

We had a great weekend at this home and Key Concierge helped us set up some fun things that made it special. This home is small and decorated very well so it makes it very cozy. It was also well stocked in the kitchen so we had everything we needed to get a family through a weekend. Beware that there are a lot of stairs between the dock and in the house. Our legs were sore from going up & down stairs all weekend and we are very fit bikers/runners. So may not be great for those with any physical difficulties. But, was a great rental and we would rent here again for a weekend of lake fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept 2023
Glad you had a great time! Lake Austin Retreat is one of our favorite homes :) There is a walk way that goes directly to the third level of the dock from the back door.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

ACL weekend

We were very pleased with the location and the ability to relax in the mornings with a long music day. I would stay again, however, for improvements the owners need to make the technology a bit simpler. Never was able to just get local tv downstairs and the iPad to work the AC was not able to open. Rentals need instructions and if your management company says they are available 24/7 then someone needs to pick up the phone. We waited the 24 hours to get answers and never got a fix.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and close

We actually live in Austin and just wanted a change of scenery. This was perfect. It's not far from town (about 25 minutes to downtown) and the property management company and concierge service are very responsive and helpful. We even had a question on a Sunday and it was answered quickly. The property looks like the pictures and the beds were super comfortable. The only "complaint" we have is that the deck railings on both levels were covered with cobwebs with bugs caught in them. Lots. (I would say this area probably needs more attention than it gets, but I also think the fact that it's under a ton of trees probably makes this happen quickly) - I would have cleaned them myself, but I couldn't actually find a broom. That said, the house itself definitely felt clean and taken care of. And the outdoor space is really beautiful and has plenty of comfortable seating up top. We are already talking about booking another stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept 2023
Walker Luxury Vacation Rentals looks forever to your next stay!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

A lovely home with just a few "glitches"

We planned a family vacation by the lake w/ hopes to relax, "unplug" & enjoy some time on the water. The PROs - Family area, kitchen, bathrooms & bdrms were clean, spacious & well-appointed with nice furniture & up-to-date amenities. The indoor/outdoor living spaces were lovely. We were steps from the water/deck/boat dock. The management company was readily accessible thru the app. Overall, this was a lovely home with all we needed with a few exceptions. The GLITCHES: At this time, it was extremely hot outside (multiple days with 100+ temperatures). 1) The A/C Condensor units failed on the 1st night. We contacted the management company in the am & they sent a maintenance person to install 2 portable window A/C units that afternoon. He did a nice, clean job but the materials failed & the cardboard/duct tape pulled out of the window around 2 am the next night. Another HOT night. The next day, the management company sent out a professional a/c repair technician who said major work needed to be done to the units BUT the work had to be authorized & could NOT be done any time soon. Meanwhile, we had to check the portable units throughout the day & night to ensure the seals not pull away again. The home never truly cooled down. 2. A boat is pictured (& a review stated it was nice to use), but neither boat nor the boat lift was available. 3. Ants in bathroom (looking for water?) 4. Multiple random packages were delivered to home. We pulled them in & placed them in hallway.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept 2023
Thank you for all of your kind words about Lake Austin Retreat and our services. A member of our team has been in touch to discuss a refund.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Austin

Enjoyed staying at this house on the lake. Good location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property is located above the water,with a lift for your boat. The property is amazing and well equipped for inside or outside cooking. Would love to have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Lake house as listed! Would have been great to have bathroom in the master but overall great

Property as listed
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

the triplex deck makes the house!

The house is small, but efficiently laid out. Its the outdoor space that really makes it a standout.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect lake house

The house is exactly like the photos! We loved every minute we had at this place! The management was so easy and responsive to work with. They handled any questions we had right away. Couldn't recommend more!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Visit with adult children

We took a private plane from Philadelphia and were looking for a Covid free place to socialize with our children who live in Austin. This place offered a very relaxing and quiet location on lake Austin; beautiful views, comfortable house although a bit funky with the electronic controls. Took a while to figure things out. The outdoor area was exceedingly comfortable, but we had to spend some time cleaning up the cob webs on the deck. Not because the property wasn’t clean, perhaps more a factor of being on the lake? Only suggestions: Need storage space in the bedrooms to unpack clothes and instructions on how to use controls and TVs.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept 2023
Thank you for the review, Joel! We enjoyed hosting you and your family and hope to host you in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Labor Day weekend retreat

We had a great time staying here. It is a tranquil location on the lake. The multi-story dock is great for hanging out and spending time on the water. The house itself is on the smaller side but it doesn't matter as you will be spending most of your time outdoors anyways. We would certainly book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept 2023
Thank you for the review! Walker Luxury Vacation Rentals looks forward to hosting you again!
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