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Hudson Bend Casa at Lake Travis Owned by famous chef

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Terrace/patio
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8372 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Austin, TX
  • Place, Lake Travis
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Mansfield Dam Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Texas at Austin
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Hudson Bend Casa at Lake Travis Owned by famous chef

Chef Jeff Blank of Hudson's on the Bend Restaurant's beautiful rustic Santa Fe style home with a stunning view of Lake Travis.

Enjoy the lake view while lounging around the pool. The covered patio bar is well furnished for comfortable lollygagging and there is a bathroom and shower in the pool/bar area for your convenience.

This house was built for a chef by a chef with well stocked indoor and outdoor kitchens. Dinner with no dirty pots and pans, grill your steaks and veggies on the outdoor grill. Or you can make use of the indoor range if indoor cooking is more your style.

You have the choice to dine inside or outside as there are tables in both locations.

The entirety of the house facing the lakeside is floor to ceiling windows so you won't miss any sunsets.

Sleeping accommodations are for 8 people.

The master bedroom has a king sized bed. It has it's own private toilet and shower/tub room.

The family room has a sleeper sofa with a comfortable queen sized bed. This room also has a half bath.

The guest house has a queen sized bed in the bedroom and a sitting room with a queen sized sleeper sofa. The guest house rooms are separated by a full bathroom and can be closed off for privacy.

There are many common sitting areas for together time.

This is a gated property on 2 acres abundant with wildlife i.e. grey fox, armadillos, deer, skunk, raccoons, possums, owls, turkey, tortoises and croaking bullfrogs in the ponds.

The property is a compound of houses. Jeff and Sara, the owners, live in a house set apart from the rental property. Sara's brother, Gordon lives in a Tiny Home in this same area.

Rest assured the property is yours and we will not be underfoot. However, we will be accessible for any questions or needs.

This is a unique and visually stunning property for a family vacation.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Lake Travis. An outdoor pool and laundry facilities are available. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a private pool in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen, and washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 15 minutes by foot from Lake Travis and a 3-minute drive from Lake Austin
This vacation home offers its guests an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: smoking allowed outside

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 4,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 12:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 28

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: pets considered

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Children welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking allowed outside

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

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Hudson Bend Casa at Lake Travis Owned by famous chef Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charlie I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place & great host!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a magical time. It's hard to capture its true essence in pics! We never ran out of things to explore during our stay!!! Highly recommend. We traveled with our 3 children (ages 19,12 and 11). They all stayed in the casita which is just a few steps from the main house. The kids would play all day in the huge yard w swing and loved the chickens roaming the property! There is a gate that keeps the chickens from entering the house and back yard area. A must see!!! We will be back 100%!!!!
Beautiful backyard view of the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Terry L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was perfect. The hosts offer the most gracious hospitality. We love this home so much we just came back for our third visit. I wouldn’t change a thing about this place. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic property!

Everything was great and Sara was an incredible host! We will stay again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing, Amazing, Amazing!

What a gem! Such a beautiful and unique home. The hospitality of the host was wonderful. The pool and outdoor area was an oasis. We had a beautiful and relaxing time here. If I could give this review a million stars, I would. We will be back!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our own resort

Hudson Bend Casa was an amazing place to spend quality family time and be away from the stresses of the world. It has it all - nice pool, great lake views, fantastic cooking areas both in and out, little casita for the kids and wonderful pride in ownership. We have stayed in many VRBO's over the years and this one is at the top of the list. Sara is a delight, extremely fast to respond and really wants you to relax on your stay. We are already looking forward to our return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Magical

Amazing, and just what we needed. We skipped the beach this year because my kids really just love the pool. Bringing the dogs was a HUGE plus. We were there for 5 days and discovered something new every day.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trisha K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home and the most welcoming host

We celebrated Thanksgiving with our adult children and two young grandchildren. The house and property are amazing! The house is well thought out, beautifully decorated, clean and views are gorgeous. The beds and pillows in every room beds were very comfortable. The kitchen had everything needed to cook and eat thanksgiving dinner. Sara the host is so welcoming! The refrigerator was stocked with juices for the kids, water, sparkling water, beer and wine. The pantry was well stocked. She provided family games, toys and children’s books for our stay. Every room was adorned with fresh or silk flowers. She ensured the beds were set up to accommodate our group. Ample firewood was provided for both indoor and outdoor fire places. She was easy to communicate with and responded quickly when we had questions. Our family enjoyed the outdoor spaces including the playground and trampoline. There was enough room for everyone to have there own space and common spaces were large enough and comfortable enough for us all to be together. I really feel my words are not doing justice to this truly magical property and amazing host. The whole family wants to spend time here again. We are beginning to plan our next trip to visit in the spring or early summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful resort like home!

We loved staying here! We felt like we were at a resort with the amazing home, views of the lake, swimming pool and outdoor spaces. Our host was very helpful getting everything ready for us before and during our stay. The indoor and outdoor kitchens were impressive and we enjoyed using them. The refrigerators were stocked with sodas, water, wine and beer. Every detail was perfect and thoughtfully done to make our trip fun and easy, relaxing and top quality. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sidney N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best vacation rental ever!

The weekend our friends spent at this house was truly unmatched! Sarah and Jeff went above and beyond readying the house for our stay and we had the absolute best time. We can’t wait to return to this property for future trips!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Property

We had a great vacation. We loved the property! The home was better than expected. Great living spaces and super clean and organized. My family was so comfortable and happy. Amazing kitchen and large comfortable living room. Fantastic pool area including a covered bar/meeting area with a toilet and pool shower. A real difference maker was the attention to detail of the host. Too many details to mention but a few examples are restaurant recommendations, Roku instructions, snacks, drinks, condiments, pool floats, kid pool toys, games, toys, carts, etc. The host was also super responsive to any questions or help we might need. I would definitely book this property again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

65th Birthday Getaway for the Family

Excellent location and accommodations. Sara was easy to work with and answered all of our questions. We were able to take our fur babies with us which made the 4 day stay so much more memorable and easier on all of us. The private swimming pool was delightful in light of the heat and each sleeping area gave the occupant(s) their own privacy when the day was over. It is obvious that they love their home and want to keep it in top condition for each visitor. We will book it again. Thank you Sara!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Return visit was awesome !!

Our grown children and their spouses wanted to return to the property this summer. It was even more awesome than we remembered. We left only to restock our groceries !! The outdoor space and kitchen was the center of our days there. The wonderfully stocked kitchen and immaculate sleeping areas made for wonderful evenings. We can’t wait to return !!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!!

We spent an amazing full week here for our family’s summer vacation. Sara was a spectacular host. If we needed anything, had questions, etc., she was immediately responsive and went above and beyond in every way. Thank you, Jeff & Sara for an incredible stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H., Houston

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing getaway weekend

My husband and I were delighted to return to Hudson Bend Casa for a long weekend to celebrate our 30th Anniversary. The home and grounds are designed to affect all of your senses creating an environment that is both relaxing and inspiring. We hope to return again in a few months.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Summer B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and unforgettable home and location

We were blown away by how beautiful this house was. It felt like a gift to be there over the holidays. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

lori s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bachelorette Weekend

Stay was 10/10, the space was perfect and had everything + more needed for a comfortable visit. Sara and Jeff were highly responsive and communicative from the time of booking through our stay, as well as accommodating to the needs of our party and sharing their chickens' eggs from the coop (yum!). The House has such a cozy/resort feel and is only 30 minutes from Downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tamera D.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Six Star Stay

This property deserves a six star rating, not just for how beautiful it is but because of the attention to the small things. Starting with the owner giving us a walk through. Sara showed us how the stoves and outdoor grills worked, that anything in the fridge, pantry or drink fridges (inside and out) were available to us, the bottled water for making coffee, how to turn on pool/patio lights, the provided swim towels and pool toys for our use. This in edition to personalized instructions for our stay and a welcome basket for all ages. We live in the area but our trip to La Hacienda Estates felt like a vacation aboard. A wonderful time. Thank you. Tamera Davis
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome place

Awesome place to stay with great hosta
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Austin Getaway

I have been very fortunate to do quite a bit of traveling and this house ranks near the top of my favorite places to stay. The grounds are beautiful and well maintained, setting the resort like atmosphere of the place. Not to mention the beautiful views of the lake. The house is unique, eclectic, well appointed and comfortable. It has all the things to make your stay easy and stress free such as coffee makers, cooking utensils, spices, garbage bags, towels, extra blankets, pool toys, etc. The snack basket was icing on the cake. Sara is the best host you could ask for- caring, accommodating, informative but you never feel like she's imposing. We had young kids with us who thoroughly enjoyed the playground, the pool and the chickens on the property. I would highly recommend this rental to anyone looking for a fabulous getaway. We will definitely be returning to La Hacienda Estates!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Connie D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely wonderful !!

The best experience ever ! The house, guest house, and grounds are immaculate. The pictures DO NOT do it justice. So close to grocery stores and restaurants, but our adult children wanted to cook in every day so they could enjoy the pool longer !! We will definitely return. We’re already making our plans !!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

kayla d., Spring

Liked: Cleanliness

Thank you

This was an incredible stay for my family and I. There is not a detail left undone. The property in its entirety holds not only convenience, but character. It felt as if the house carries a lot of love and good memories. The shower with the plants and the claw foot tub was my favorite part, best vacation in years.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dave H., Redmond, WA

Liked: Cleanliness

Guys' weekend

Great house for a guys' weekend. Seven old friends have been getting together every year or two since the 80's. This house was perfect given the pool, outside seating area and outdoor kitchen. There are 4 full beds and Sara (owner) provided air mattresses for the rest. There is also a large daybed by the pool that was used given the nice weather. There are lots of steps, so not likely the best for someone with issues walking, but our group was fine with that. Sara is very sweet and was there for us as needed. We loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022