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Lake Austin Retreat - 3 miles from downtown

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An outdoor kitchen with a grill, seating area with sofas and chairs, and a stone fireplace.
A two-story house with a front porch, a staircase leading to the entrance, and a well-maintained lawn.
A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a chessboard. There is a bookshelf and a potted plant.
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
A dining room with a long table, chairs, a chandelier, and large windows.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 11279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Austin, TX
  • Place, Lions Municipal Golf Course
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Austin
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Lady Bird Lake
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪21 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.

Lake Austin Retreat - 3 miles from downtown

The cozy outdoor TV/Living area is the perfect place for game night or watching a movie while grilling at the outdoor kitchen. It is located just off the kitchen which makes entertaining your guests that much easier. And the front porch with swing and chairs is the best place to gather, relax and people watch anytime of the day

The main bedroom, including an en-suite bathroom, and 3 guest bedrooms are all located upstairs. Each room is adorned in beautiful natural light with windows throughout. An outside casita, serving as a 5th bedroom, is attached to the garage and provides additional privacy with a queen bed and separate living area.

If you aren’t in the mood for cooking, this house is also a very casual 5 minute walk to the lake where you can enjoy acclaimed waterfront eateries such as Hula Hut, Mozart’s and Quince. Or a 5 minute UBER gets you into downtown Austin with a plethora of great restaurants and bars.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Lake Austin. Features include laundry facilities. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 3.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 13 minutes by foot from Lake Austin and a 3-minute drive from Lady Bird Lake
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

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

Rules

Damage of towels will be fined accordingly. Do not use white towels to remove makeup, please use black makeup towels. Glitter is prohibited.
Guests must respond to host's questions within 72 hours after booking.
Outdoor noise has to be kept at a low level from 8am-10pm and a no noise quiet time is in effect from 10:00 pm to 8am. Please respect our neighbors.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Small to medium dogs only on a case by case basis

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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.

Property is also known as

Austin Retreat 3 Miles From
Lake Austin Retreat 3 Miles From Downtown
Lake Austin Retreat - 3 Miles From Downtown Austin

Lake Austin Retreat - 3 miles from downtown Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Celeste C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Five stars! Great for a group
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the fourth year in row we have let this wonderful house! It feels like we are at our home in Austin. There are always some nice welcome treats when we arrive after a long journey. If you are looking for a quiet restful home close to all that Austin has to offer, this is your place.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley D.

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

Wonderful stay

This is a beautiful and well thought through VRBO. It was perfect for our group of eight. We definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodi W.

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

Great location

So easy to get to fun places around Austin
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Avery M.

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

Great house!

We loved staying here! It's a great house with plenty of space.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Excellent location

Perfect house for our stay w/ our family and kids. Backyard is a treat for kids and the porch overlooking the quiet street is a huge plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john s.

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

Great family home

Good location. Nicely appointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim A.

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

Great location and residence

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Bridle Path location. It is a great location right outside of all the great restaurants and places to visit in Austin. Would highly recommend this location to anyone who is interested in visiting Austin. Plenty of room and it’s cozy.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

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

Wonderful stay

Mark was an excellent host. Beautiful home in a great location. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eugene S.

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

Great house with a great location!

Very spacious home with all the features one needs. The pictures and descriptions of the home were spot on. Proximity to town and lake were awesome. Would definitely stay again if we ever make it back to Austin!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

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

Annual SXSW Trip

This is the third or fourth year in a row we have had the opportunity to stay in this amazing place with amazing hosts! We look forward to 2026!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura V.

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

Nice home and nice host

Very positive experience, thanks
Stayed 19 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug G.

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

Beautiful home

We had such a great time at Mark’s home. It’s very close to center city! We loved both patios and the quiet neighborhood. This house is a slice of heaven in the perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

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

Home away from Home

This property is perfect for a long weekend getaway in Austin. The entire house was clean and spacious. Very safe neighborhood and a short drive into the heart of the city. Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sal U.

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

Best of Austin Stay

Really special house in one of Austin's best residential areas just west of downtown and several blocks from Lake Austin. Two large covered outdoor gathering areas. Very responsive host. We will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

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

Wonderful

Wonderful location, beautiful neighborhood, super great home with lots of outdoor space, perfect for our family of 7.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fabulous Home in Tarrytown!

This home was perfect for us during a family wedding weekend in Austin. It was exceptionally lovely and exceeded expectations! We are so grateful for the hospitality of the hosts who left us a lovely gift basket of chips, salsa, selters, and wine. We highly recommend this central Austin home!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary D.

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

Great

Great
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret W.

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

Lovely home in beautiful neighborhood

Home was as described on VRBO. Very clean with well stocked kitchen. Several comfortable gathering places throughout home and roomy dining area. Neighborhood is upscale with nearby grocery and restaurants. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

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

Wonderful property & exceptional hosts!

We had the most wonderful experience at this property for my son’s graduation weekend. The house was clean and exactly as described with everything you could possibly need. The outside area is perfect. The hosts are so quick to reply that you have zero worries. You will love it here!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill A.

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

Great home for family reunion

Fabulous house, down to every detail. From the time you drive in, open up and go through every room; you will Oue / Ahhh. Well laid out, perfectly appointed and capable of handling every occasion you have.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy G.

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

Perfect for a Group

My 5 business partners and I visited for a long weekend to enjoy Austin and also have our mid-year meetings. Each of us had our own room with nice accommodations. Check in process was easy and welcome basket was a nice touch. The house was exactly what we were expecting from the photos and description and I’d recommend it to anyone looking for a quiet spot in a nice neighborhood close to all Austin has to offer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

suzanne m.

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

Perfect family home in lovely neighborhood!

This home is lovely, large, and comfortable inside, but what is really exceptional are the outdoor spaces. The front porch is large with comfortable furniture and looks out on the most beautiful tree lined street. The back outdoor space is also large with comfortable furniture, a fireplace and a grill. Mark & Darla were a delight to deal with and made us feel so welcome! Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Perfect Experience

My wife and I along with my three other adult children and their partners came to Austin to celebrate my oldest daughter's wedding. The home was perfect. And the owners were kind enough to allow us to host a small dinner party for our new in-laws and some out of town guests. Everyone was impressed with "my" house. Thank you adding to a perfect weekend in Austin.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul V.

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

August Austin Family Vacation

Great location. Owner extremely responsive and addresses issues quickly. Unfortunately, record high temperatures in Austin the week we were there caused some issues that were out of property owner's control and limited our ability to enjoy outdoor elements of property. Overall the property is great, just a little tired in spots that can be addressed to make it even better.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023