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Cozy, private waterfront stone cabin on the north shore of Lake Travis

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Property grounds
Exterior
Living area
Living area
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Lago Vista, TX
  • Lake Travis
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Lago Vista Golf Course
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Volente Beach Water Park
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Cozy, private waterfront stone cabin on the north shore of Lake Travis

Casa de Esperanza is a stone cabin built on 9 acres in 1947 with the birth of Lake Travis. It was completely renovated in 2020. It is nestled under majestic live oaks with the prevailing wind blowing through their canopies; you'll notice no background freeway noise, only peace, quiet and privacy; deer/ bird watching; sterling sunsets, boat traffic along Lake Travis. **
Inside, there's rustic cedar furniture, vaulted cedar beam ceiling, full kitchen and dining; Bath includes a shower made with fossils found on property, or relax in a refreshing private outdoor shower; museum quality arrowheads are also to be found on property (you find, you keep). kayaks or canoe provided. Boat rentals nearby. Nice playscape for children in adjacent park.
18 hole golf course nearby. North Austin 30 minutes, downtown 50 minutes.
Nearby restaurants in Lago Vista, Jonestown, and Cedar Park. Casa is secluded from owner's home on the property.
Casa rents for 2 nights minimum and 7 nights maximum.
** In all transparency, holidays (Memorial Day, 4th July) are usually not very quiet because of neighboring lake parties

Property manager

Michael Haas
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Can accommodate 2 adults and 3 smaller children
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
Please keep off furniture and beds
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside
please, no climbing on windmill or tree house. please contact owner to use the kayaks please do not use fireplace
please keep pets off bed and furniture
Casa only rents for 7 days maximum

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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Leander

Located in Lago Vista, a neighbourhood in Leander, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Travis and Lake Austin. Travelling with kids? Consider Austin Steam Train Association Museum and Volente Beach Water Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Lago Vista, TX

What's nearby

  • Lake Travis - 10 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Lago Vista Golf Course - 12 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Volente Beach Water Park - 45 min drive - 40.9 km
  • Lakeway Country Club - 60 min drive - 57.6 km
  • Pace Bend Park - 83 min drive - 82.2 km

Getting around

  • Austin Station - 50 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Smiling Donuts - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lakeway Resort and Spa - ‬59 min drive
  • ‪The Lighthouse Restaurant & Lounge - ‬75 min drive
  • ‪Saigon Cafe - ‬51 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Lago - ‬58 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy, private waterfront stone cabin on the north shore of Lake Travis pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Cozy, private waterfront stone cabin on the north shore of Lake Travis?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy, private waterfront stone cabin on the north shore of Lake Travis?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy, private waterfront stone cabin on the north shore of Lake Travis located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly cabin is within 6 mi (10 km) of Highland Lakes Golf Club, Lake Travis, and Lago Vista Golf Course. Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge is 11 mi (17.7 km) away.

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. 109 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 112 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ashley K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Getaway
The cabin was awesome, the property is beautiful. Mike was super cool, let us use the golf cart, brought the kayaks to the water for us, and let us use his firewood. We cooked, kayaked, ran around with the dog, looked for arrowheads, stargazed, watched deer from the porch. It was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing get away
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Visit
It was a perfect vacay place and setting for my visit with my son. I would definitely return here.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family vacation spot!
This our second time staying here and we absolutely love it! The property is quiet and overlooks Lake Travis. Easy location to bring your dogs and is a quick walk to the water. This is our family’s favorite vacation spot and we plan to make it a tradition!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

M G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Never Disappoints!
Such a beautiful property and Mr. Mike is a wonderful host. The view is priceless
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

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Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Very relaxing trip, very peaceful Place was nice , host very kind. Kayaks fishing easy access to water. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Getaway
Mike was an awesome host. He met us at check-in and was so gracious. He shared his kayaks and golf cart. The property was well maintained, serene, and provided the perfect environment for a relaxing weekend getaway. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Back Again
Our second time to stay on this lovely property. Very peaceful, private and good location for our needs. The stone cabin has an historic charm and simplicity that is hard to find.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nothing short of magical
Hit the book button. Great host. Quiet retreat!! It was ALL amazing! Clean and well thought out house, great master bed. Lakefront was a magical experience. Swam in the lake, pitched a tent for some R & R while getting some sun and listening to the gentle waves. Private beachfront can’t be beat. Fun yard games! Golf cart to venture to the lake at the foot of the property. My husband rated this experience in the top 3 EvEr and we have travelled near and far so that is saying a lot!!! So much fun! Thank you for letting us stay. Now my husband thinks he needs a lakefront property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin on Lake Travis - what a gem!
My family and I recently stayed at this cabin on Lake Travis in Lago Vista. The home and grounds were perfect. Private access to the lake made it so convenient and easy to bring our dogs and walk back and forth between the cabin and lake. Mike was amazing and provided anything we needed. We are looking forward to booking this cabin again for family get togethers!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin
Property is beautiful and right on the lake. Very peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect !
Everything we wanted everything that was on our list was checked to have the most relaxing stay water, fun fishing and a beautiful breeze and beautiful scenery. Thank you Mike for being so awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique, peaceful, private, and fun
Our stay at the lakefront cottage was unforgettable and awesome. Mike, the host, was very friendly and let us use his golf-cart and kayaks. Having our own lake beach access and lots of shady green space made this stay amazing. We would love to stay here again sometime and will tell our friends about it. A great spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2 night stay
We had a wonderful time. The property and house were very well maintained and really clean. Everything we needed was there, dishes, grill, coffee maker, etc. Our favorite part was how quiet and peaceful it was sitting outside on the porch area or down by the water. Owner is an extremely nice guy and seems to go out of his way to welcome guest and make sure they enjoy their stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erik W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view
One of my favorite places to visit and to relax. The view of the lake is so beautiful and peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The stone lake house.
Absolutely beautiful, unique and peaceful. I really the picture album of the property with the work that was done to the house. Mike greeted us upon arrival showed us everything about the house and property. We had a couple of friends visit and they were so impressed they both said they wanted to rent it in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madelyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Madelyn
The host was awesome! We had a great weekend getaway and would love to come back in the summer when it gets hotter. 10/10 recommend for anyone looking to visit lake Travis.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesley R., Austin, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Repeat stay with kids and pup
This property never disappoints. It’s a special place that was obviously created with love. There’s is so much to do. We will come back every year if we can!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake Travis cabin
Great place for a peaceful getaway. Michael was a great host.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Perfect place for a quiet get away
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable cottage!
This stone, refurbished cottage is so quaint and peaceful on a large property that is water front. Michael the owner was so welcoming and let us use his golf cart to take the kids and all of our stuff back and forth to the lake. The cottage has everything we needed for our weekend stay! We had a great time and will be back!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lago Vista
It was a beautiful property and on the lake. Hosts were friendly and very helpful. Kayaking was fun and sunset amazing. Would definitely stay here again. :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!
The stone cabin was so amazing and cozy. The view if the lake every morning was a sight to see. Mybwife and I loved it! We didnt want to leave. The hosts/owners were so wonderful and gracious. We want to say thank you for the experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bday weekend
This was our second time stay at the property. I must say we have enjoyed ourselves each time . My favorite part is that we can easily drive down to the lake and relax also see the deer as they walk up to the property. We will definitely come out and stay for a third time soon ! The hostess are great & always available onsite 😊 Thank you , Mike & Gale for allowing us to stay on your beautiful property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Michael Haas

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Michael Haas is a native Texan and Gail Atwater moved to Lago Vista in 1982 to escape the northern winters. We have raised a family on this property and actually lived in Casa de Esperanza for several years until our house was built. Before we lived in it, Gail ran Casa as a bed and breakfast with much success. We are now retired and look forward to sharing this beautiful property with guests again.

What makes this property unique

lakefront, live oaks, and peace and quiet

Languages:

English

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