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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8131 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Austin, TX
  • Lake Austin
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Hippie Hollow
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Lake Travis
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪31 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.

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

Welcome to Walker Luxury Vacation Rentals, where exceptional guest experiences and premium hospitality are our top priorities. Each of our homes comes with a dedicated team of knowledgeable agents that are available 24/7. Your personal representative is not only well-versed in every detail of the home, but has likely enjoyed it with their own friends and family. They will quickly become an invaluable resource, guiding you to the best experiences and locations tailored for your group.

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This is Lake Austin Retreat, a next-level lakefront getaway complete with a three-story boat dock that's perfect for launching off into the water—or simply taking a shaded seat to take in the lake breezes.

This brand-new build is stylish but not stuffy, family-friendly yet Instagram-worthy, with designer spaces inside and out that add a photogenic backdrop to your group's Lake Austin vacation.

All of this within a short drive to downtown Austin.

Lake Austin Retreat is perfect for lazy afternoons sipping cocktails on your elevated dock, but if you're itching for adventure, you can also hop in your boat and follow the river to Lake Austin waterfront eateries.

Bask in the lake breeze. Let our concierge stock Hill Country wine and beer for you to sip in the sunny outdoor lounge. A shady second story with a grill awaits your Texas-style cookouts, and a quiet patio is where you can steal a moment to yourself.

Enjoy waterfront dining (without a reservation). Get creative in a fully equipped kitchen with all-new stainless steel appliances. A high-top dining area makes serving meals easy. Linger as long as you like over dinner—from sunset to starry night sky.

Go explore. From here, the heart of Austin is just a short Uber or Lyft ride away! Catch live performances at renowned theaters and venues, wander the charming shops of South Congress, or sample some of the country’s best tacos and BBQ. Just outside the city, Hill Country awaits with beautiful views and five-star wineries and breweries.

Get cozy. There's nothing quite like kicking back. Find your spot on a cozy wraparound couch and fire up your favorite films on the flat-screen TV. Two full baths and three bedrooms offer flexible accommodations for everyone in your group. Bed sizes include a king-size master, a queen-size guest room, and a sleepover-ready bedroom with custom-built twin bunks that are sturdy enough for adults, too.

**The boat lift is NOT available for guest use. However, guests are welcome to securely tie up their boats to the dock at their own discretion.

Per the city of Austin short term rental ordinance the following rules apply to every vacation rental within city limits, with no exceptions: 1) Outdoor spaces are not available for use from 10 PM to 7 AM, 2) Parties and events are not permitted, 3) Occupancy limit of 6 unrelated adults
Cancel within 24 hours of booking free of penalty!

HOUSE LIMITATIONS: While we love to celebrate special occasions, the property does not operate as a venue. Reservations are for accommodations only. No guests under 25 (without parent or legal guardian). No Bachelor parties. No smoking anywhere on premises. No pets.

*Any rental over 30+ days must pay via e-check or wire transfer*
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Lake Austin. You'll find features like laundry facilities. A kitchen and 2 bathrooms are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Lake Austin and Colorado River
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,412 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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 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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

627
Social Distance! 3 Story Boat Dock - Modern Escape Austin

Reviews

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

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Greg G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharryl D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Nandi H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Melinda M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Norma Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

salley s., Where do you live?

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul T.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Alex H., Kansas City, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Robert S., Plano

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S., Klein, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Eric W., Detroit, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Alex K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Austin

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

8/10 Good

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Pete

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Katherine R.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Rose v.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Joel L., Ardmore, PA

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Ryan P.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

tyler h., amarillo

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved the place

Will be back. Great house. Fantastic dock with boat lift .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael M., New Braunfels, TX

Liked: Cleanliness

A wonderful week on the lake.

A beautiful home, nicely appointed, and a great boat dock. We spent a week on the lake boating the entire time. Would highly recommend this property. We’ll be back if it’s available again next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome!

This is a beautiful home!! Just like the pics! Great dock with lots of living space! The staff was great and always a quick response with questions. If you don’t like stairs check another rental.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Candace S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Social Distancing Vacation

The house has a great layout. Perfect for two families of four. It was clean and provided everything we needed for our stay. The property management was very help and responsive. The house is right on the lake. Waking up and jumping in the cold water was a great way to spend the day.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline G., Austin, TX

Liked: Cleanliness

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