Title: Dawson by AvantStay | Serene Austin Home w/ Pool & Close to Lake Travis - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Dawson by AvantStay | Serene Austin Home w/ Pool & Close to Lake Travis ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73380000/73376000/73375971/fda60ddf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73380000/73376000/73375971/f7570c74.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73380000/73376000/73375971/ba8d533a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73380000/73376000/73375971/9895e497.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, table tennis, offices](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73380000/73376000/73375971/7df4d826.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Lake Travis views, ping pong tournaments, and al fresco dining under string lights await at this home. Unwind in the bathtub with a view or play games on the deck while grilling on the barbecue. Enjoy modern fixtures and hardwood floors inside. 7.8 Good ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102077 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Hot tub - Pool - Washer - Pet-friendly ## 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. ### Dawson by AvantStay | Serene Austin Home w/ Pool & Close to Lake Travis ★ Recognized as one of our best. This home was a finalist in the 2025 AvantStay Awards, our annual celebration of top-tier stays. Welcome to Dawson! This stunning home with unbeatable views of Lake Travis has everything you need for a good time. Take turns hopping from the pool before heading to the deck where your group can play ping (or beer) pong, grill on the barbecue, and dine al fresco under string lights. Inside, the ambiance is bright and open with large windows, hardwood floors, and modern fixtures. And did we mention the view? The one from the bathtub is the best in the house–there's no better place to unwind after a day on the lake. Cheers! Nearby attractions: Lake Travis, Hippie Hollow Park, Bob Wentz Park, Windy Point Park, Lake Travis Yacht Charters, The Oasis, Steiner Ranch Steakhouse, Santa Catarina Restaurant. There are so many reasons to love Austin and its incredible barbecue is just one. The live music capital of the world, Austin has a thriving art scene and a party culture to match. Its crown jewel, Lake Travis, is lined with lively bars, restaurants, golf, and parks. Spend your days day on the lake’s crystal clear waters, bar hopping on Sixth Street, and shopping down South Congress Ave. Locals and visitors love to “keep Austin weird”, which is reason enough to travel to this quirky city. Experience Austin, AvantStay style. All AvantStay guests have access to our 24/7 guest experience line, a dedicated hospitality manager, and hotel-grade amenities. \*Home Truths:\* \- This home does not offer pool heat. \- This home does not have cable. \- Kindly note that all the upstairs bedrooms share one bathroom. \- All points of entry into this home require climbing several flights of stairs, including from the parking area and to access the pool area. These steps can be difficult to climb during rainy weather. This home is not recommended for guests with limited mobility. \- This home allows pets for a fee. If undisclosed pets are brought into the home without AvantStay's approval there is a fine of $500 per pet. \- Please note that the 4th bedroom is located in the guest house. Parking Details: 3-4 cars can park on the front driveway. No garage access. This home comes with a pack n' play travel crib and a high chair available. \--- Accidental Damage Protection: A non-refundable accidental damage protection plan has been included in the price of your reservation. Under this plan, you will not be held responsible to pay for accidental damage or loss to the rental property resulting from you or others in your party up to $2000. This plan does not cover intentional acts of a guest, gross negligence, or willful and wanton conduct, and/or damages caused by pets. This plan is not available for reservations 28 days or longer or reservations that require a security deposit. This is a smoke-free property. Violation of the no-smoking policy will result in forfeiture of the security deposit, a $300 smoking fee, and liability for any fire or property damage costs. As part of our commitment to being good neighbors, occupancy limits and quiet hours (9pm-8am) are strictly enforced. No speakers or sound systems will be provided for use in our properties. Violation of any noise ordinances will be subject to fines that can reach up to $10,000 per violation. Events or parties are not allowed without prior written approval and an additional fee. Any unauthorized parties or events will be shut down and a fine will be assessed. Please inquire for more information about our event policies and fees. IDs will be requested for verification after booking. All bookings over 30 days require a security deposit. We report and prosecute all Credit Card Fraud. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Wheelchair accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the mountains ### Things to do - Table tennis ### 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 - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 2,077 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 21 ### 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 Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know 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, a first aid kit, 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 ### Property is also known as d308f9e5-f61c-11eb-a72f-f3b2892eec60 ## About the area Located in Lower Basin Lake Travis, a neighborhood in Austin, this vacation home is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Travis and Lake Austin. Traveling with kids? Consider Volente Beach Water Park, or check out an event or a game at H-E-B Center. [Visit our Austin travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Austin.dx178234) [View more Vacation homes in Austin](https://www.expedia.ca/Austin-Private-Vacation-Homes.d178234-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C30.41719%2C-97.89098&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=pv_kB5x9PMSM-Llzq-E_dePLLVM=) Austin, TX ### What's nearby - Lake Travis - 7 min walk - 0.6 km - Hippie Hollow - 7 min drive - 4.2 km - Concordia University Texas - 9 min drive - 7.1 km - Volente Beach Water Park - 14 min drive - 12.4 km - Lakeline Mall - 16 min drive - 15.7 km ### Getting around - Austin Station - 26 min drive - Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 36 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪The Oasis on Lake Travis - ‬6 min drive - ‪Summer Moon Coffee - ‬10 min drive - ‪Oasis Texas Brewing Company - ‬5 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive - ‪Steiner Ranch Steakhouse - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Dawson by AvantStay | Serene Austin Home w/ Pool & Close to Lake Travis have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is Dawson by AvantStay | Serene Austin Home w/ Pool & Close to Lake Travis pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Dawson by AvantStay | Serene Austin Home w/ Pool & Close to Lake Travis? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Dawson by AvantStay | Serene Austin Home w/ Pool & Close to Lake Travis? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Dawson by AvantStay | Serene Austin Home w/ Pool & Close to Lake Travis located? > This family-friendly Austin vacation home is located in the mountains, within a 10-minute walk of Windy Point Park and Lake Travis. Colorado River and Windy Point are also within 1 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Dawson by AvantStay | Serene Austin Home w/ Pool & Close to Lake Travis Reviews 7.8 ### Good 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) ### 7.8 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location 10 - Excellent 9 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 2 ### 6/10 Okay #### Megan P. Jul 31, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Austin Trip Nice house and great pool. Communication with property management was great and handled issues ##### Megan P. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sonam L. Jan 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Booked this place last minute for NYE and I dont regret it. The view from the place is amazing. The host was very responsive and helpful throughout the stay. Totally recommend it. ##### Sonam L. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katie M. Jan 30, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing staycation We rented during the winter to enjoy the views and hot tub. The management company was thoughtful in the amenities provided and quick to respond to any questions. ##### Katie M. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Zenobia K. Mar 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Get-away We had a fantastic stay at this property. The view is amazing, kitchen well-equipped, nice pool and home is clean and spacious. It was a great place for our family to get away from our everyday hustle and bustle, relax and reconnect. Will certainly do it again soon. ##### Zenobia K. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### Vince N., Spring USA May 29, 2023 Liked: Check-in Disliked: Cleanliness, communication #### Beautiful house for mice. Was nice until we notice a infestation of mice. ##### Vince N. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alicia B. Feb 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful Hill Country Gem We wanted a relaxing getaway for a long weekend where we could take in fantastic views while still having easy access to restaurants and even downtown. This property was perfect for our needs! The dining room with picturesque views of Lake Travis was a great place to work remote before starting our Vacay. The home has four separate bedrooms (one in a detached pool house) with comfy beds and linens. The kitchen is stocked with cookware and dishware so if you stop at the nearby HEB you don’t have to leave. We loved the heated pool and the convenience of smart TVs in the common areas and bedrooms where we could log in and watch our own streaming services. Highly recommend! Book with confidence! ##### Alicia B. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lauren W. Sep 14, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house and property The view from the property is gorgeous. Pool was amazing. The house was clean and very well stocked. We grilled, had drinks on the patio, and spent a lot of time at the pool. We had groceries delivered and it worked out great. We had everything we needed at the house and then some, and were very comfortable. There were a lot of extras-shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothbrush/toothpaste, shaving cream, toilet paper, paper towels, coffee etc. They had a cute little welcome package on the counter when we arrived. Avant stay was very responsive in helping with any questions we had. The only issue we had was that the hot tub did not seem to heat. It was hot enough outside that it didn’t matter during the day but if you are there in colder months I would double check that. Great house and stay! ##### Lauren W. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022 ### 4/10 Poor #### Christie D. May 15, 2024 Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy #### Frustrated We have learned not to stay at VRBOs that are run by a company. This one claims to have a hot tub, but I got a notice 24hours before and was told it wasn’t working. This is why we were willing to pay a little bit more. When we got to the house the hot tub was green and seemed to have been broken for a long time. Before we were told about the hot tub I canceled our late check out and explained that we wouldn’t be bringing our pets. After I was told about the hot tub they offered to reimburse for the late checkout that I had already canceled. Then I got two reminders to pay the pet fee. They called at one point and said that they would make it right after we checked out. I reached out at checkout and got offered reimbursement for a late checkout again. It’s frustrating when you don’t feel heard and you don’t get what you pay for. ##### Christie D. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Cameron G. Mar 29, 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy #### Awful. Terrible failure - waste of our vacation time. Frankly this was the worst home rental experience I've had. I'm not prone to hyperbole but it was awful. The management company knew the pool wasn't functional before we arrived and failed to tell us. It was disgustingly dirty. I spent an hour skimming the leaves from the pool only to find caked algae on the bottom of it. There were safety hazards - exposed ports for the pool that would have easily been tripping hazards. I spent a lot of time on the phone with the management team trying to figure out what was wrong with the pool and they knew it wasn't functional and didn't tell me. There was a lot of shabby furniture. There was trash on the premises. Railings are falling apart. It wasn't terribly clean. We stayed one night because we had to but immediately left. AvantStay failed us big time. ##### Cameron G. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Melanie F. Jan 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy #### No heat, hot tub doesn’t work Our stay in this house was a nightmare. We stayed there over the 3 day stretch of below freezing temps and there was no heat on the first floor of the house. The rental company promptly dropped off space heaters, but we couldn’t have more than 1 running without blowing a fuse. The temperature INSIDE the house did not go above 51 degrees. The iPad given to control the pool/hot tub did not work. I informed the company on day 2 that the hot tub wouldn’t heat and they told me to call a local company to figure it out. On our last day (9 days later), someone from the pool company finally came and turned the hot tub on. The jets ran continuously and we were unable to control it as the iPad didn’t work. The rental company then tried to charge us for the jets being left on. They also tried to charge me for a broken pool chair. There was a significant pest problem in the house. We found a dead lizard on the dining room rug upon entering. There was an ant infestation inside of the shower and the bathtub. We had to clean them out of the tub before bathing our toddler. It was disgusting. Several of the comforters were stained with large brown stains. I swapped them out with some of the extras and the rental company blamed me for the stains. This house has great views but if you are looking for basic necessities such as HVAC, cleanliness or lack of critter infestation, i would look elsewhere. Furthermore, you will be blamed and charged for the shortcomings of the property. ##### Melanie F. Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Jeff O. Aug 6, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness #### Avantstay review Every thing was great except for the cleanliness of the house when we arrived. We had to spend the first couple of hours cleaning/ disinfecting multiple rooms. Also, all trash bins were full when we arrived & they were never emptied so we had no where to throw out the trash. ##### Jeff O. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jose E. Jun 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Austin trip Great time all the Amenities needed to make our stay pleasant. Thank you ##### Jose E. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patrick C. Feb 7, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Loved it all very easy to work with ##### Patrick C. 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