How much is parking at Lake Austin Waterfront Retreat - Hot Tub, SUP, WiFi, Dogs Welcome?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Lake Austin Waterfront Retreat - Hot Tub, SUP, WiFi, Dogs Welcome Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026

Q: Is Lake Austin Waterfront Retreat - Hot Tub, SUP, WiFi, Dogs Welcome pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

Q: Where is Lake Austin Waterfront Retreat - Hot Tub, SUP, WiFi, Dogs Welcome located?

Located in Lower Basin Lake Travis, this holiday home is steps away from Lake Austin and Colorado River. Hippie Hollow and Concordia University Texas are also within 9 miles (15 km).

10/10 Excellent

David M.

14 Mar 2025

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

Awesome experience

This place is awesome! My family and I loved it. We will definitely comeback to get away from the city and relax.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed N.

1 Nov 2024

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

Lake vacation

Great spot to relax and enjoy life on the lake.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hunter G.

2 Apr 2025

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

Wonderful Spot!

Beautiful spot on Lake Austin. Paddle boards, canoes and kayaks were provided. Property was clean. Plenty of towels were provided which is nice since we swam in the lake and took advantage of the hot tub at night. Check in/check out was super easy. Perfect for a weekend getaway.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

15 Dec 2024

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

Great backyard and lake view from the deck

Had a great time. The dog absolutely loved the large backyard and easy access to the water. The fireplace was amazing when the temps dipped at night. Would stay again.Communication from the owner was great as well.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica W.

10 Aug 2023

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

Great lake house!

We have stayed here twice now and both times had a great time. Lots to do on the water including paddle boarding, kayaking, and canoeing. Beautiful views of Lake Austin and family friendly accommodations.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Layne M.

9 Aug 2024

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Family Getaway

Great location on the quiet end of the lake. Owner was very responsive and helpful. House was wonderful, well stocked and cool in the hot August afternoons..

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelina P.

18 Jul 2024

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

Perfect slice of water front

This property is the perfect little slice of water front! The house is clean and the AC works great! The hot tub was so nice and the kitchen was great! We would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

24 Sept 2023

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

Peaceful spot

We so enjoyed our time here. Such a beautiful peaceful spot on Lake Austin. The house was cozy and everything we needed for a great weekend stay! hope to be back next summer!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

13 May 2024

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

Perfect Getaway

Everything was perfect! Amazing spot on the water, we canoed, paddle boarded, ate all meals on the deck over the water, enjoyed hot tub at night. Clean and comfortable

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruel E.

20 Oct 2023

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

Awesome Weekend

We had a great weekend! The house and location are amazing. Very peaceful and everything went perfectly! I can't wait to stay here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne A.

11 Apr 2024

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

Beautiful view of the river

We had a wonderful stay at this property. The host was very friendly and communicative. The view of the river was amazing. The kitchen was great to cook in. And the location was peaceful but close enough to drive to Austin for activities for the kids. Overall we really enjoyed our time there.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin S.

27 May 2024

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Great Memorial Day weekend stay

Stayed here with wife and 4 boys (ages 5-12), and our dog. Check in and directions were all great. Property location is pretty much unbeatable Mix of calm and serene in the early and late hours, and as close to the water as you could possibly want. Great water toys, fantastic weekend had by all. Would definitely come again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery S.

25 Nov 2023

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Great waterside get away

Great house, beautiful location by the water. Great property for outdoor activities and the owner provides some great yard games and the yard to support them. Plus canoes, kayaks and paddle boards to take advantage the lake access.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trinidad W.

12 Jun 2024

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Family Gathering

Loved our stay! Perfect location. Maybe some anti slip strips of some sort on the deck and dock staircase would help. A guest and I both slipped and took a tumble on the dock.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna W., -Dripping Springs, TX

2 Oct 2023

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Vintage Lakehouse Feel

This place was ideal for a girls trip to just relax on the lawn and float in the water, and laugh and play CDs on the stereo provided. Private spot too.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan O.

26 Sept 2023

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Wonderful relaxing lake home

Perfect location for a relaxing vacation with our daughter and SIL. Close enough to city for a night out but honestly spent majority of our time on the beautiful lake. House is clean and very well equipped and property was perfect. The upper deck provided us a great spot to spend the warm days. Will definitely look to return next year.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Kendall D H.

20 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

A solid weekend

We booked for a somewhat last minute 4 day, 3 night stay. The house was quaint and as pictured, but the dock was a bit more dilapidated than the photos make it look. Thankfully the covering laid down over the wood made it possible to walk around the top and we covered some of the older chairs with towels. Overall a good stay

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Caleb A.

23 Mar 2025

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Trip was OK

Great location on quiet side of lake. Older house, but in decent shape. AC went out first night we were there. Host was easy to get in touch with and had someone out the following morning to fix. Luckily it was cool that night so wasn’t too bad of an experience. The last day we were there a group of guys unexpectedly showed up to fix the boat lift. That put a dent in our final few hours as we had to say inside with the dog and couldn’t use the boat dock. Overall the trip was OK.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie G.

30 Jul 2023

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

The Perfect Lake Austin Getaway

This property is the quintessential lake house. Quaint, quiet, clean, and located on one of the most beautiful spots on Lake Austin. We had access to kayaks, paddleboards and canoes, and had a wonderful afternoon floating on the lilypad! The hottub was a great way to relax after a day of lake activities. David was an incredibly responsive host, and our every need was anticipated. We are grateful to have found this property. We will definitely be back. Thank you to the host family for sharing your beautiful property with us.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James H.

28 Aug 2023

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

Great Retreat!

This was the perfect lake house for our water activity loving family. The boat slip was super accessible for sunrise and sunset ski runs. Paddle boarding and other water toys provided by the rental entertained our group all day. The kitchen was awesome for home cooked meals while we enjoyed listening to the WIDE selection of CD’s provided. Plenty of sleep options. Bathroom was very “Austin” and clean…and washer and dryer were clutch. The mountain view in the evenings from the lakeside deck was breathtaking. Looking at the calendar to book our next trip now!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jorie C.

29 Mar 2024

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

Little Slice of Heaven on the River

Perfect lake house for those looking to unplug and enjoy the peaceful outdoors. We stayed here with our 2 boys and enjoyed fishing, paddle boarding and kayaking on the Colorado River. We spent many hours sitting on the dock enjoying the sounds of nature and the quiet. It is the most well stocked vrbo we have ever stayed in. From cooking spices to coffee to toilet paper and towels. This home had everything we needed. There was a grocery store 10 min down the road for any additional needs. The hot tub in the evenings was an added bonus. The VRBO owner was very responsive to any questions we had. We would recommend and stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

James H.

2 Aug 2024

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

It was good to be back!

This was our second stay at Waterfront on beautiful Lake Austin. The fabulous water access is one thing that brought us back for our family who loves to be on the water. Kayaking, canoeing, and paddleboarding were some highlights of our stay, with all the equipment conveniently provided by the facility. The home itself projects that unique cool Austin style decor, creating a vibe that was both relaxing and chic. The kitchen became the heart of our family gatherings, with the gas oven stove being a particular delight for cooking up family meals that were shared around the quaint dining table. The spacious bathroom with its huge shower felt like a luxury spa, and the easy-to-access washing and drying machines added to the convenience of our stay. After days full of adventure, we retreated to the comfortable sleeping quarters. But nothing tops the amazing views of the lake and Texas hill country where we watched the relaxing sunsets and enjoyed stargazing. We’re already looking forward to our next stay at this little slice of heaven on Lake Austin. It’s a place where memories are made and, the worries of the world seem to just drift away on the gentle waves of the lake.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

21 Apr 2024

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Family Birthday Party for Wife

What a beautiful accommodation! Our family took over four different rental/VRBO's in the neighborhood for this occasion. We had children, nieces-nephews, and grandchildren flying in from West through East Coasts. This was a surprise party for my wife and the surprise was PERFECT! Obviously, we had a variety of properties to choose from to have dinner and lunch, but our daughter took one look at the terrific dining table, beautiful lawn, the wonderful boat dock, and numbers of indoor and outdoor tables to dine at and commanded, "This is THE place." The caretaker for the many properties was wonderful and supportive. We were not a rowdy group and treated the property as if it was our own. The kitchen is wonderful and the JILLION cd collection was a massive hit for everyone. My son, granddaughter, grandson, and son-in-law took off on the furnished kayaks and paddle boards and we wondered if they were every going to come back home! The furnished yard games were a super hit with the youngsters and oldsters. Thank you David for a spectacular reunion, birthday celebration, and family gathering. Highly recommended it for anyone wanting to enjoy a beautiful river setting.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Wendy L.

21 Jan 2025

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

Maybe good for summer, but not for 3 weeks during winter

There were many issues, but also a number of positives. Positive things about this rental:1. Communication with host and manager was excellent. They installed a card table before our visit at our request, to use as an extra computer desk. They also responded promptly when I texted.2. There's a beautiful view of Lake Austin, and a nice big yard.3. The kitchen was very well equipped.4. A good grocery store is located within 5 miles.Negative things about this rental:1. The first night we stayed there, the mattress in the master bedroom was so soft that we rolled toward each other all night. We changed the mattress with one in the second bedroom, which was better.2. The house is very drafty when it is cold. 3. It's not a good neighborhood for walking. The only park nearby is just a boat launch and one picnic table. We had to drive at least 22 minutes to get to a nice park with trails. 4. The only decent restaurants are over a 20 minute drive away.5. We were able to use the television, but it has a jerry-rigged Roku attached that we never were able to get to work. It turns out that the prior guest had changed the password. At this rental rate, they need a new TV with direct streaming.6. A cockroach crawled over me two days before we left, and a dead one was in the bathroom the next morning. Owner offered to spray sooner than planned but said some cockroaches are inevitable there.7. We left 3 days early. I understand there is a no refund policy.

Stayed 21 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Samuel R.

15 Sept 2024

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

This house needs some help.

I’m compelled to be brutally honest… start with the positives: the location was fantastic. The weather was great and the lake was super clean. Now onto the negatives… the hot tub was cold, the deck was sketchy, the ladder on the dock was broken and the steps into the water were super slippery with moss. The mattresses were blown out. And the super fun part was the whole house leaned so that was a bit weird. The house needs a deep cleaning. The shower drain was clogged and the A/C is on its last leg. The paddle boards were in rough shape. Also I see that I got a message about the hammock being torn and a new one was shipped. What was I supposed to install the new one that showed up in the middle of stay? Also a new paddle was shipped too? the boat dock was super sketchy moves quite a bit when waves hit it held up truck strap!!! This place needs a considerable amount of work. I feel I was taken advantage of a bit and the owner is milking this property. Very disappointed. Do yourself a favor a skip this listing. As a long time VRBO user with high rating this was one of the most out of service homes I have ever stayed in. There must be a higher standard considered especially in Lake Austin. Shame on the owner for not keeping everything in service. No way this is close to a 5 star listing. Work must be done. I will be requesting a partial refund. I was embarrassed as I was in charge of this vacation. My friends were nice about it but were not stoked as well. cheers!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

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