[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Lakeside Retreat - Fire Pit, Game Room, Canoe & More for Fun & Relaxation Lakefront vacation home with private pool and kitchen ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106230000/106227500/106227460/6fb43356.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106230000/106227500/106227460/daf80931.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106230000/106227500/106227460/59604d21.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, video games, table tennis](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106230000/106227500/106227460/1216810b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106230000/106227500/106227460/fa4c8ba2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to Walker Luxury Vacation Rentals, where premium hospitality and exceptional guest experiences await. This waterfront 6BR/6BA retreat offers a tranquil atmosphere with two balconies providing lovely lake views, an inground pool, and outdoor seating perfect for al fresco dining. With a tandem kayak and canoe on hand, you can explore Lake Austin or unwind by the fire pit or in the hot tub. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 125308 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Pool - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Lakeside Retreat - Fire Pit, Game Room, Canoe & More for Fun & Relaxation 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. This 5K+ square foot, waterfront 6BR/6BA vacation rental is the ideal home away from home for your Lake Austin getaway! The outdoor space is lake living at its best with two balconies offering lovely lake views, outdoor seating and al fresco dining, an inground pool, lake access, and a double-decker dock to tie up your boat. There is also an additional seating area to soak up the sun overlooking the lake. To add to the fun, we provide a tandem kayak and canoe. The fire pit and hot tub add to the mix of great ways to relax and unwind at this special property. Inside, the house is designed in a traditional Texas style that celebrates comfort and coziness. The expansive spaces allow you to spread out and entertain, allowing the adults, the kiddos, and teenagers to have their own space. The main level living area is bathed in sunlight with sweeping high ceilings and relaxed seating on spacious sofas. The well-equipped kitchen provides everything you’ll need to prepare simple meals to holiday feasts, and the huge, custom dining table for 10 was built with celebratory gatherings in mind. We love the privacy this home offers, and so will you! The six bedrooms include two primary suites with king beds and private bathrooms, a queen bedroom with a private bath, plus a private lower apartment, with a separate entrance with a king bed. This suite includes a game room with a billiard/ping-pong table and a kitchenette. Lake Austin is a controlled body of water in the Hill Country so water levels are always high. While the house is its own attraction and your personal resort for the duration of your stay, you are less than 30 minutes from the heart of downtown Austin and close to plenty of attractions just outside the city. • Less than 10 miles from Hill Country Galleria • 13 miles to Lake Travis Zipline • 22 miles to downtown Austin • 24 miles to Dripping Springs • 21 miles to the Texas Capitol • 81 miles to Fredericksburg Outdoor spaces are not available for use from 10 PM to 7 AM 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 the premises. The boat lift is NOT included in the rental. We also want guests to know that it is not recommended that they tie up their boats to the dock for an extended period. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Massage - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Internet access ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 6 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 6 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - TV with cable/satellite channels - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the marina - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Kayak - Table tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails 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 - Garden - Unit size: 5,308 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83660000/83655000/83654995/2aae6763.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Football Fave - Waterfront, Private Mini Beach! 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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 recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as 688 ## About the area Located on the waterfront, this vacation home is in Apache Shores, a neighborhood in Austin. While the natural beauty of Lake Travis and Lake Austin can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Barton Springs Pool. Traveling with kids? Consider Main Event Entertainment, or check out an event or a game at Q2 Stadium. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. 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Airport (AUS) - 52 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Vaqueros Cafe & Cantina - ‬12 min drive - ‪Summer Moon Coffee - ‬11 min drive - ‪Don Mario Mexican Restaurant - ‬7 min drive - ‪Grill On Tex-Mex - ‬8 min drive - ‪Jefeberto’s - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lakeside Retreat - Fire Pit, Game Room, Canoe & More for Fun & Relaxation pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Lakeside Retreat - Fire Pit, Game Room, Canoe & More for Fun & Relaxation? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Lakeside Retreat - Fire Pit, Game Room, Canoe & More for Fun & Relaxation? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Lakeside Retreat - Fire Pit, Game Room, Canoe & More for Fun & Relaxation located? > This family-friendly Austin vacation home is located on the waterfront, just steps from Lake Austin and Colorado River. Lake Travis is 2.6 mi (4.3 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Lakeside Retreat - Fire Pit, Game Room, Canoe & More for Fun & Relaxation Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 7.4 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark M. Sep 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy A truly beautiful home on a calm part of Lake Austin. Lots of room and activities for the whole family. Thank you! ##### Mark M. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sly M. Jul 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great home that met all our needs. Excellent communications from our hosts. The amenities were nice, the space was great for a large group, and the check out process was easy and straight forward. ##### Sly M. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Tracy j. Jun 18, 2025 Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness, communication House was large with plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms to accommodate our family of 11. Multiple areas of the house were dirty- bathroom floors, kitchen countertops, outdoor seating areas and pool.Two outdoor appliances were locked and unavailable. The available grill worked minimally after maintenance staff cane to address but had to be lit with a lighter which is dangerous. There were at least 2 missing smoke detectors limiting the use of one bedroom. Main bedroom on 1st floor- The outside door in the main suite wouldn’t lock and we were unable to get hot water in the shower. Even though we paid the deposit for the kayak we had to call a couple of times to get the code to unlock it. There were no instructions for the cooktop- it took us a lot of time and googling to figure out how to use it. There was no broom in the house to sweep the floors. We cleaned the kitchen floors using towels until on the 3rd day someone saw a broom in the boat house with the kayak oars. ##### Tracy j. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim M. Apr 14, 2025 ##### Kim M. 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