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Home in Austin
4.87 out of 5 average rating, 131 reviewsLake Austin Waterfront with Volleyball and Kayaks
Home in Austin
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 129 reviewsUnbelievable 3 story *Modern Cabin * w/ Lake View
Home in Canyon Lake
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 345 reviewsNewly Renovated A-Frame with Private Pickleball
Home in Austin
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 931 reviewsTake in a Dip in Heated Pool at Lux SoCo Retreat
Home in Austin
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 151 reviewsWaterfront Adventure on Lake Austin
Home in Austin
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 101 reviewsThe Lake Shack on Lake Travis
Home in Austin
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 114 reviewsBright Renovated Private Tarrytown Two Bedroom
Home in Austin
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 174 reviewsArchitectural Glass House on Greenbelt Cliff
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Home in Lago Vista
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 114 reviewsLake Travis with Private Dock on Deep Water Cove
Home in Dripping Springs
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 380 reviewsCasita Bella Casa in the Hill Country
Home in Lago Vista
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 106 reviewsModern Lake House~Private Pool/Spa~Lake Views
Home in Austin
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 127 reviewsThe Retreat
Home in Austin
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 183 reviewsLake Austin Adventure - Modern House / No Pets
Home in Dripping Springs
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 110 reviewsCountryside Getaway
Home in Lago Vista
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 218 reviewsZen cabin in the woods.
Home in Lago Vista
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 100 reviewsLake House Home/Dock/Heated Swim Spa /Launch/Beach
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Condo in Lago Vista
4.79 out of 5 average rating, 286 reviewsModern Luxury Condo on The Island, Lake Travis
Cottage in Austin
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 142 reviewsHill Country Bohemian Paradise at Peached Casita
Treehouse in Dripping Springs
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 134 reviewsLuxe Modern Treehouse w Heated Pool & Firepit
Home in Wimberley
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Tiny home in Cedar Park
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 366 reviewsPrivate Studio w Waterfall Pool/ Spa on 2acres
Guest suite in Austin
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 117 reviewsClose to Lake Austin and 30 minutes from downtown.
Home in Austin
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 184 reviewsThe Bloomhouse | One-of-a-kind-of-unbelievable
Your guide to Lake Austin
All About Lake Austin
There is so much fun to be had in Austin — live music, delicious barbecue, outdoor bars, chicken-poop-fueled bingo games, and kinetic festivals like South by Southwest — that it’s a good idea to take a breather before you fling yourself back in the fray. Enter Lake Austin. Located a little over ten miles from downtown, this reservoir along the Colorado River invites you to chill out and relax for a while. Swimming isn’t the thing here — you aren’t allowed to swim or float more than 50 feet from the shore. Instead, hop on the watercraft of your choice — canoes, kayaks, paddle boards, and motorized vessels are all available to rent nearby — and make your way through the winding waters, gliding under an award-winning bridge as you pass the stately mansions that dot the shore. After a day on the lake, head to one of the waterfront restaurants, where you can dine under a palapa.
The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Lake Austin
Austin runs warm to very hot just about year round. June through August are the hottest months, with temperatures in the 90s and sometimes in the triple digits Fahrenheit. October cools down with temperatures in the 80s, and November through March bring temperatures between 60 and 70 degrees. March and April spike back up into the 80s. If you’re visiting during the summer, you should pack for very hot weather, and in winter expect cool nights and bring layers. You may experience thunderstorms any time of year, especially during spring, so always bring an umbrella and raincoat just in case.
Top things to do in Lake Austin
Mount Bonnell
Head to Covert Park to get a whole new perspective of the lake. This hillside park is home to the 775-feet Mount Bonnell, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Visitors have been coming here since the 1850s to enjoy panoramic views of the water, city, and surrounding hills. To get to the top, you’ll have to climb 102 stairs. Once there you’ll find a small stone pavilion, so settle in for a picnic with a spectacular view before making the trek back down.
Pennybacker Bridge
Also known as the 360 Bridge, the Pennybacker Bridge’s two stately arches span Austin Lake without touching the water — all the better to accommodate the many boats that float beneath it. Designed to blend into its surroundings, its weathered, rust-colored exterior has received awards for its innovative design. The bridge has become such a recognizable part of the Austin landscape, you can find it on many souvenir posters, keychains, and mugs. For an incredible view of the real thing, park in a small lot off the western road of the north span, then complete a short but steep hike to an overlook that offers incomparable views of the bridge, Austin, and — if you time it right — the sunset.
Emma Long Metropolitan Park
If you truly feel the need to jump into the cool waters of Lake Austin, this is an excellent (and legal) place to do it. This 1,142-acre park features waterfront barbecues and picnic tables, docks, piers, and a designated swimming area with a small sandy beach — where you’re likely to jostle with little ones wearing water wings. There is also a network of hiking trails, including the popular Turkey Creek, a tree-lined 2.8-mile path that winds alongside, and at several points crosses, a babbling creek.
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