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Lakefront Castle Lake Travis Sleeps 12, Private Cove , Dock , Fire Pits, Boats

Lakefront castle with water park and fitness centre

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Terrace/patio
Interior
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior detail
Captain Jay's Castle offers a family-friendly Lake Travis retreat with year-round sunset views from the private floating dock. Paddle to Starnes Island, visit VIP Marina, or walk to Volente Water Park & Beachside Billy's for dinner and live entertainment.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

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About the area

Map
Volente, TX

What's nearby

  • Volente Beach Water Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lake Travis - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Hippie Hollow - 15 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Concordia University Texas - 16 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Lakeline Mall - 18 min drive - 14.9 km

Getting around

  • Austin Station - 31 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Oasis on Lake Travis - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Oasis Texas Brewing Company - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Infamous Brewing Company - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Beachside Billy's Restaurant & Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Speedy Stop - ‬19 min drive

About this property

Lakefront Castle Lake Travis Sleeps 12, Private Cove , Dock , Fire Pits, Boats

Family-friendly castle near Lake Travis
You can look forward to a water park, a firepit and a garden at Lakefront Castle Lake Travis Sleeps 12, Private Cove , Dock , Fire Pits, Boats. Adventurous travellers may like the kayaking, paddleboarding and boating at this castle. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a playground and laundry facilities.
Other perks at this castle include:
  • A paddleboard on-site, outdoor furniture and a dock
  • Games, smoke-free property and local meal delivery service
  • Charcoal grills, beach towels and a video library
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Lakefront Castle Lake Travis Sleeps 12, Private Cove , Dock , Fire Pits, Boats feature comforts, such as fireplaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and printers.
Extra amenities include:
  • Children's dinnerware and children's books
  • 3.5 bathrooms with Jetted bath and showers
  • Smart TVs with streaming services, cable channels and DVD players
  • Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting and kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Books
  • Games
  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Paddleboard
  • Playground
  • Stereo
  • Video library
  • Water park

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Note from host: No smoking of any type allowed indoors.
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Streaming services
  • Video games

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Meal delivery service
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Printer

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

$10 PER PERSON DAY USE ONLY : Parties/Events extra cost. FOR SECURITY AND LIABILITY, WE must be informed of any extra guests on the property.
$50 PER PET: THIS HELPS COVER ADDITIONAL CLEANING COST.
$25 MOORING FEE: FEE TO MOOR YOUR PERSONAL BOAT OR OUTSIDE RENTAL onto our dock.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: Small dogs allowed. Must be approved by owner.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Must contact and discuss to be approved by Owner

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking of any type allowed indoors.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: Must contact and discuss to be approved by Owner
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Lakefront House Multi-level Decks Sleeps 16 Private Cove Dock

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Castle Lake Travis Sleeps 12, Private Cove , Dock , Fire Pits, Boats pet-friendly?

Yes, Lakefront Castle Lake Travis Sleeps 12, Private Cove , Dock , Fire Pits, Boats allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-out at Lakefront Castle Lake Travis Sleeps 12, Private Cove , Dock , Fire Pits, Boats?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Castle Lake Travis Sleeps 12, Private Cove , Dock , Fire Pits, Boats located?

This family-friendly Leander castle is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Volente Beach Water Park and Lake Travis. JumpStreet and Lakeline Mall are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews

Lakefront Castle Lake Travis Sleeps 12, Private Cove , Dock , Fire Pits, Boats Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 237 out of 271 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 271 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 271 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 271 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 271 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bill

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

Wifes Birthday

The house was beautiful with great views of the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

jennifer i.

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

Wonderful location!

Thank you to Captain J for a wonderful girls trip. The space allowed up our own privacy but also so many areas to congregate.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Captain Jay is a fantastic property manager. The Castle is well worth it!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

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

Fun Bachelorette Weekend

A fun place to meet the girls for the weekend. Loved hanging out on the deck, the views, the location and Jeff letting us use his boat.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John W.

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

Awesome Castle on the lake

I have had staying in a castle on my bucketlist for years and I was excited to find one in the Austin area. It's beautiful, comfortable, and has a ton of room. The view is incredible!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

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

Weekend fam getaway

The house was amazing, I could’ve spent a whole day walking from room to room looking at all the odds and ends the owner acquired throughout the time he was constructing the home. Can’t recommend this place enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan T.

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

A uniquely cool property

My family joined our friends at the Castle house on Father’s Day weekend. We had a wonderful time. Our host Jeff was very helpful and kind. We were able to access the lake very easily and enjoy taking the boat out. The house comfortably fit all nine of us and was very clean and well stocked. We will definitely book the Castle house again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa A.

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

Family time

This was the perfect place to get away with our adult children. Everyone loved the castle! We will definitely book this place again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abby G.

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

Girls Getaway

Our friend group was looking for a getaway location with beautiful views and enough beds for us to all sleep comfortably. Jeff’s property offered that and a fully equipped kitchen that we took great advantage of. The castle has lots of nicknacks that are really interesting and the sunset view can’t be beat.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K.

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

Jeff was great, good handout for friends

Jeff the host was great and gave us everything we needed to have a great weekend with the guys. Really nice amenities and plenty of sleeping space as a good price in a greatLocation with good vibes. We’ll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

becky s.

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

2024 B Day Trip

We booked this unique find to stay while we celebrated my birthday. This was very close to the restaurants and events we planned to visit. The views were excellent and the water access second to none.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clarisa R.

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

Would recommend

My friends and I had a great stay here! The place is clean and exactly as described.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey A.

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

The best

Absolutely amazing spot to stay. Highly recommend, Jeff was very accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

David M.

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

Fun weekend in the Castle

Great spot for a weekend with friends on Lake Travis. Jeff was responsive and helpful during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyson B.

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

PT School Trip

It was a beautiful place to stay while my classmates and I were in town for a school trip. The owners are very open, generous, and welcoming. 10/10 stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janelle S.

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

Perfect Birthday Celebration

We LOVED our stay! The home embodied the true “Keep Austin Weird” spirit, had everything we could’ve needed during our stay, easy access to the Lake, and Jeff was so responsive to my question, and Jeff checked in on our needs prior and throughout our stay. 10/10 would recommend a stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annette A.

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

The Castle is Amazing!

Everything from the check in process to checking out was great. The owners are so nice and very welcoming.

10/10 Excellent

Nash S.

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

Unique Stay!

Jeff’s place is great! You won’t find anything else like it on Lake Travis. It’s great for small or large groups and the water access is unmatched
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason D.

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

Excellent and relaxing fun.

We had a wonderful weekend: the home was unique and eclectic with fantastic views. Jeff was a most gracious and helpful host. We cannot say enough good things about the entire experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

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

Castle on Lake Travis is amazing!

We absolutely loved staying in the castle, it’s perfect! Jeff is the owner/host and he was very kind and informative. My family and I truly enjoyed waking up to the gorgeous views. We can’t wait to book again this summer!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Scott J.

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

Lake Travis F1

Good overall, mattresses could be better though
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John G.

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

Great relaxing stay at the Castle

Our Easter/Wife Birthday weekend was very relaxing with a beautiful view of Lake Travis. Jeff was a great host who gave us a tour of the property when we arrived and showed us all the annemities the house had to offer. Will definitely stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lyn E.

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

Weekend at the castle.

The host was most gracious and very helpful in introducing the home and property to us. This castle is a unique delight and I recommend it to anyone looking for a special getaway. Views of Lake Travis and memorable sunsets are an added pleasure.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

Our Time With Kids and Grandkids

We had a wonderful time, swimming in the lake, hanging out at the castle, exploring the area, boating on the lake and playing at the local water park. We had 2 great meals at the nearby Beachside Billy’s located at the water park. Lots to do and Jeff was very accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig M.

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

The Castle!!

My group had the best time at the castle. Jeff was an amazing host who truly cared about us and wanted to make sure we had a good time. I couldn’t imagine a better short term rental!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023