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Waterfront Retreat | Main House + Guest Spaces, Boat Ramp & Games Galore!

Lakefront vacation home with private hot tub and kitchen

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Smart TV, fireplace, foosball, table tennis
Smart TV, fireplace, foosball, table tennis
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Austin Hudson House Estate on Lake Travis is perfect for larger groups seeking lakefront living with direct access to swimming, paddle boarding, and kayaking. This three-accommodation estate offers a main house with a game room featuring a pool table and foosball table, an apartment above the garage with 600 square feet of living space, and a luxurious studio.

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 18403 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer

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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.

Waterfront Retreat | Main House + Guest Spaces, Boat Ramp & Games Galore!

Austin Hudson House Estate on Lake Travis actually encompasses three separate accommodations all sitting on an incredible lakefront lot. It is perfect for larger groups and those that want their own spaces. From the property, you will have direct lake access to swimming, paddle boarding and kayaking - bring your water toys! This property is adjacent to a community park and close to the Heritage Oaks yacht club. Bee Cave is a relaxing town nearby offering restaurants, shopping, parks and more!

The main house offers two stories with three large bedrooms, all with en suite bathrooms, and an additional half bathroom. The studio is a truly luxurious efficient property with one bedroom and one bathroom, while the apartment located above the garage has been recently remodeled and offers 600 square feet, one bedroom and one bathroom. A total of 18 guests can be accommodated within the three households.

Main House
You'll enter the main house through the front door and then you step into the open and bright main level great room, holding living room, kitchen, and dining area — all with lovely wood flooring throughout.

Living Room: The living room offers comfortable leather furnishings including two couches and comfortable armchairs. Take advantage of the convenient access to the front and side patios and yard. You'll also enjoy the views from the full wall of floor to ceiling windows.

Kitchen: The fully equipped kitchen offers stainless appliances including a glass-top stove, and a convenient wine fridge along with two sinks. The convenient kitchen bar offers seating for two.

Adjacent to the kitchen is a lovely sitting area offering cozy furnishings and a wood-burning fireplace.

Dining area: This area offers a table with seating for eight.

Game Room: Upper level game room provides inviting furniture, a pool table, Smart TV, and foosball table - all surrounded by windows offering plenty of light and views. Step out on the balcony for fresh air and more views.

Bedrooms/Bathrooms:
Master Bedroom (upper level) —King size bed, Smart TV, and the private bathroom offers double sinks, a jetted soaking tub and a separate tile / glass shower.

Bedroom 2 (upper level) — King bed, access to a shared full bathroom with a tub/shower combo.

Bedroom 3 (main level) — Queen bed, queen sleeper sofa, Smart TV and the private bathroom offers glass and tile shower.

Additional half bath on main floor

Studio
This marvelous studio space offers 525 square feet, a full-size day bed and two sets of twin-over-twin bunk beds. The kitchenette area is well equipped, plus bar seating for three. The full bathroom offers a spacious shower.

Apartment (above the garage):
This space has been recently remodeled and offers 600 square feet. The living room has a large sectional sofa and twin-over-twin bunk beds.

The full kitchen is fully equipped, and the dining area offers a table with seating for six.

The bedroom has a queen bed and the private bathroom has a tub/shower combo.

Outdoor/patio areas:
Expansive outdoor spaces include a huge deck at the main house that offers several seating areas and a soothing private hot tub. Outside of the studio unit you'll find a lovely covered patio with a ping pong table, a pool table, TV and a BBQ grill. And of course, the shores of Lake Travis are just a short walk away.

Hot tub: Yes, private

Pets: Yes, up to two dogs allowed. The will be a $350 non refundable pet fee added to the reservation.

Internet Access: High-speed Wi-Fi

Laundry: Full-size front-load washer and dryer in main house laundry room

Parking: Two-car garage, additional driveway parking

Air conditioning: Yes, Central

Security cameras: Yes, at the garage, front gate and side of house facing the driveway

Distances:
Bee Cave - 10.0 miles
Lake Travis Zipline Adventure — 12.3 miles
Downtown Austin – 21.3 miles
The Cathedral of Junk – 24.8 miles
Zilker Park (ACL Music Festival Venue) – 22.0 miles
Museum of the Weird – 22.0 miles
Greetings From Austin Mural – 23.1 miles

Please note: Discounts are offered for reservations longer than 30 days. Contact us for details!

CDC cleanings are performed using checklists following all CDC cleaning guidelines.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Private hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 2 spaces)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 5.5 shared bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

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

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Furnished patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 4,341 square feet

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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 10:00 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 security system, 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

Property is also known as

521056

About the neighborhood

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TX, Austin

What's nearby

  • Lake Travis - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hippie Hollow - 11 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Concordia University Texas - 16 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Lakeline Mall - 23 min drive - 25.4 km
  • Volente Beach Water Park - 26 min drive - 24.7 km

Getting around

  • Austin Station - 30 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Don Mario Mexican Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Infamous Brewing Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beachside Billy's Restaurant & Bar - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Sundancer Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Jefeberto’s - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Retreat | Main House + Guest Spaces, Boat Ramp & Games Galore! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Retreat | Main House + Guest Spaces, Boat Ramp & Games Galore!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Retreat | Main House + Guest Spaces, Boat Ramp & Games Galore!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Retreat | Main House + Guest Spaces, Boat Ramp & Games Galore! located?

This family-friendly Austin vacation home is located on the waterfront, 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Lake Travis, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lake Austin and Mansfield Dam Park. VIK Medical and Family Hospital Systems at Lake Travis are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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