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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 16557.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Austin, TX
  • Lake Travis
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Hippie Hollow
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Volente Beach Water Park
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Main floor guest

1 Double Bed

main floor queen

1 Double Bed

Master

1 King Bed

Upstairs bunk room

+2
3 Double Beds and 3 Single Beds

Upstairs family suite

2 Single Bunk Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Upstairs king

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Basement bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

main floor bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

master bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

upstairs bedrooms bath

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Relaxation and fun at its BEST

This is the PERFECT lake compound for large families and friends! Loads of space for relaxing or playing in the pool, hot tub, or hanging on the dock.

You won’t want to leave but if you decide to hit Lake Travis. There are several local boat rentals, google "boat rental near Hudson Bend" for a full list. The property has a 1 slip dock for guests, but one can tie up to 2 more boats on sides as long as you have bumpers. Boat ramp works well for lake levels above 672. LCRA has public ramps available to launch boats over 28 feet (or if lake level is below 670). Pool canyon cove has water for lake levels above 630 feet, which is almost always full.

Check LCRA for current lake levels. As of January 1, 2024, our cove is dry.

We have abundant luxurious space for families and friends. 1+ acre of land and spacious 5000+ sq feet of living space. Dining seats 12, Beds for 18 guests. Spacious deck with table for 6. Large ground floor patio. Shade trees all around. Set up your own volleyball or other outdoor games. Swim, boat or just hang out on the dock.

Property manager

Paula Shriver
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Daytime events, 9 am to 10 pm
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Not inside.
Absolutely no smoking in the house.
This is a residential area. Quiet hours begin at 11:00pm outside.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Daytime events, 9 am to 10 pm
Long-term renters welcome
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Austin

Located in Hudson Bend, a neighbourhood in Austin, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Travis and Lake Austin. Travelling with kids? Consider JumpStreet, or check out an event or a game at H-E-B Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Austin, TX

What's nearby

  • Lake Travis - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Hippie Hollow - 11 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Concordia University Texas - 15 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Lakeline Mall - 20 min drive - 21.4 km
  • Volente Beach Water Park - 24 min drive - 23.5 km

Getting around

  • Austin Station - 31 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Oasis - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Smiling Donuts - ‬44 min drive
  • ‪Oasis Texas Brewing Company - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Shack 512 - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Infamous Brewing Company - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Relaxation and fun at its BEST have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Relaxation and fun at its BEST pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Relaxation and fun at its BEST?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relaxation and fun at its BEST?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Relaxation and fun at its BEST located?

Nestled on the beach, this Hudson Bend holiday home is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Lake Travis and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Colorado River. Lake Austin and VIK Medical are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Abigail S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best stay for a group celebrating a bride to be!
We had an amazing stay at this property! Communication with Paula was exceptional and she was so accommodating to our requests. She also provided amazing recommendations and was very responsive throughout our stay. The house was the perfect fit for a large group of women with plenty of space for getting ready. The pool was heated our entire stay. We loved spending time on the patio and outdoor areas. We took a short 5 minute drive to the marina for an awesome boat day. The kitchen was fully stocked to prep and serve an abundance of meals. The home offered a ton of fridge space for food and beverages. Highly recommend booking with Paula! Would absolutely love to return in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonja H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly Recommend!
It was our first Thanksgiving away from home. This property did not disappoint. The property had plenty of space for everyone to have their own personal space. The propery was clean and well stocked. Paula was great. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

erika t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family gathering
Great house to have a large group of people - enough rooms for everyone and the open space around the kitchen and living room allows for family time.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Logan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house for group parties
We had a bachelor party at the house, and it was perfect. Lots of room in the back for games, awesome bonfire pit as well. Easily slept 10 guys.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Spacious
The property had a lot of space for our group of 11. We enjoyed the pool and outdoor amenities. Paula was very responsive to all of our needs and checked in throughout the stay. The only downside was that it was a little difficult to get an uber and we had to schedule ubers in advance. Overall, we had a lovely time!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

lindsey s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a beautiful property!
I went on a girls trip here and it was such a beautiful property we couldn’t stop talking about it the whole time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cody V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house off Lake Travis
Had a great time at the house. Huge space with lots of bedrooms. Fun game room and an amazing pool. Had an issue with a leak in the bottom floor ceiling, but Paula sent someone right over to fix it after I notified her of the issue.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just what the doctor ordered
We had been looking at several properties, and this is the property we kept going back to, so after reading reviews and checking availability, we decided on this home, and I’ll tell you what! It was just what the doctor ordered. Two months before our yearly planned trip I was diagnosed with cancer and was super sad when I found out my 1st chemo treatment was the same as the stay at the house. I immediately contacted the property owner and she was so understanding, supportive and flexible that she was able to move the dates around so that we could still make the trip. My group consisted of family ranging from all ages, from the moment we walked in the whole home was so inviting and everyone was so blown away by the beauty of the property, and by all of the activities the home had to possibly entertain everyone! We were well aware that the lake might be dry but luckily it had rained and the boys were able to do some fishing. The house had everything we would need and was very well stocked. The rooms were a great size and easily fit all of our families. Everyone already wants to make plans for next year. I will be forever grateful to have been able to spend this time with my family in this home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Buddy Reunion
It was a great property with plenty of room for our group. The host was easy to work with. This was a great choice!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cortney R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing bachelorette trip!
We had a group of 13 stay here for a bachelorette trip and this house was everything we could have asked for! The house was clean and well kept, stocked with everything we could have possibly needed and more! We LOVED the outdoor pool area and it offered space in the shade for those of us who needed to escape that Texas sun. Paula was an amazing host both prior to and during our booking. She was quick to respond to any questions we had and even checked in on us midway through our stay to see if we needed anything. Would definitely stay here again & recommend to anyone headed to the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jake H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exquisite time
Big group of dudes visited for bachelor party. House was more than accommodating for feeding, sleeping and hanging out by the pool. Short drive to good local restaurants and to the marina on lake Travis for boating. Would definitely stay here again if we come back to the area
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Austin Weekend
House was absolutely beautiful! We had no issues at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
I stayed here with a group of friends for a bachelor party. The house was huge and had lots of things to do. The lake’s water level was really low, make sure to check before so that it’s not a surprise. Overall, we had a blast and this place is awesome! Paula was great and communicated well. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for large group
Fun times to be had by all in a large group
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randall M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Friends' Weekend Getaway
I stayed here with a group of 13 guys and we had a great weekend. The house was set-up well for big groups with a well-stocked kitchen, activities including a pool table, a ping pong table, and a foosball table, along with the pool and good common areas for hanging out. Paula was a great host and communicated with us throughout the stay to make sure we had everything we needed. We would definitely stay here again. The only bummer was the water level at the lake was a lower than expected, but it didn't detract from a great weekend. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property, unfortunately no water
The property is incredible. Unfortunately, the lake is dried up completely.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
Nice House for Large Groups
Had a nice stay and Paula was communicative to questions that came up. The house handles large groups well. Note that the cove is fully dry and there isn’t any lake access.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Spring Break Trip
We had a wonderful time enjoying this Beautiful Property!! Loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Evan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Great Spot
Great spot, big clean house. Only issue is Lake Travis was down 50+ feet so no access to water. I would confirm water levels if youre looking for direct acess to Lake Travis.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Location and Stay!
We stayed here in mid September 2023 and it was an absolutely being property. All who stayed were very impressed with the amenities, the location, and ease of access to nearby entertainment. The owner was an absolute pleasure to deal with, and extremely prompt in responding. Could not be happier with my property choice and would certainly recommend it to others. Thank you! Aaron
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Evan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Don't assume this house is on the lake
Renters need to make sure to check the lake levels before assuming this house is on the lake (if that's why you are booking the house). When we visited August 2023 there was no water in the canal (not a little, none) so the house was not on the lake and not very close to the lake. This was a surprise to us. Communication with property manager was very good - responsive, etc. Convenient location, ~45 minutes from the airport. House was relatively clean when we arrived. Great pool. Neighborhood was a mix of nice houses and trailer homes. Yard could have been cleaned up better (industrial trailer and other equipment parked behind the pool, etc.)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was amazing!!!
This property was amazing! Some of our favorite memories were made just hanging out by the amazing pool! Check in and out process was very easy and there was plenty of room for everyone! Thanks for the best time in Austin!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taylor D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Paula was an amazing host. She reply’s fast and was a great help with any questions we had. The house was clean and large perfect for our group of 17 guests. Beds were comfortable and perfect amount of bathroom space as well. Highly recommend for your next stay on Lake Travis.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

matthew c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay!
This property was even better than advertised! Spacious, clean, and perfect for large groups. Could not recommend more!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Paula Shriver

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I love working with people! For the past 25 years I have helped people find housing for their enjoyment. Our goal is to provide a safe fun home for relaxing and enjoyment! I love decorating and creating a fun atmosphere for all guests.

Why they chose this property

If you have a large family or group, you probably wont fit anywhere else on the lake. This house is the perfect get away for family reunions or corporate outings. However, we do have a strict noise ordinance as we do have neighbors that we do not want to be disturbed.

Yard is xeri-scaped with wide variety of flowering plants, trees. Lots of birds, deer, squirrels, sometimes even a fox visits.

Pool Canyon Cove is one of few deep water coves on Lake Travis. The whole cove is no wake zone (boats idle through). Main body is a minute away and you can go skiing or boating while everyone can swim at the house in safety. This cove is the perfect spot for kayaking or paddle boarding. Feel free to bring your own.

The home is 30 minutes form downtown Austin, with shopping and restaurants 5 to 10 minutes away.

What makes this property unique

You won't find another home that accommodates large families on Lake Travis.
Invite the entire family but don't worry about being crowded in one home. This house has plenty of areas for your own peace and enjoyment. Sit on one of the outside decks and stare at the lake or wander down to the dock (about 75 yards) and enjoy the peaceful lake.
We strive to please all ages!

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English

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