Hudson Bend Casa at Lake Travis Owned by famous chef

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8371.6 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Pool

Washer

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Austin, TX

Lake Austin

3 min drive

Lake Travis

4 min drive

Hippie Hollow

7 min drive

Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)

38 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Chef Jeff Blank of Hudson's on the Bend Restaurant's beautiful rustic Santa Fe style home with a stunning view of Lake Travis.

Enjoy the lake view while lounging around the pool. The covered patio bar is well furnished for comfortable lollygagging and there is a bathroom and shower in the pool/bar area for your convenience.

This house was built for a chef by a chef with well stocked indoor and outdoor kitchens. Dinner with no dirty pots and pans, grill your steaks and veggies on the outdoor grill. Or you can make use of the indoor range if indoor cooking is more your style.

You have the choice to dine inside or outside as there are tables in both locations.

The entirety of the house facing the lakeside is floor to ceiling windows so you won't miss any sunsets.

Sleeping accommodations are for 8 people.

The master bedroom has a king sized bed. It has it's own private toilet and shower/tub room.

The family room has a sleeper sofa with a comfortable queen sized bed. This room also has a half bath.

The guest house has a queen sized bed in the bedroom and a sitting room with a queen sized sleeper sofa. The guest house rooms are separated by a full bathroom and can be closed off for privacy.

There are many common sitting areas for together time.

This is a gated property on 2 acres abundant with wildlife i.e. grey fox, armadillos, deer, skunk, raccoons, possums, owls, turkey, tortoises and croaking bullfrogs in the ponds.

The property is a compound of houses. Jeff and Sara, the owners, live in a house set apart from the rental property. Sara's brother, Gordon lives in a Tiny Home in this same area.

Rest assured the property is yours and we will not be underfoot. However, we will be accessible for any questions or needs.

This is a unique and visually stunning property for a family vacation.

Property manager

Jeff Blank

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

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Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 11:00 AM

Minimum age to rent: 28

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children welcome

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Pets considered

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking allowed 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

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Austin

Located on a lake, this holiday home is in Hudson Bend, a neighbourhood in Austin. Shoppers can check out Arboretum at Great Hills Mall, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Travis and Lake Austin. Travelling with kids? Consider JumpStreet, or check out an event or a game at H-E-B Center. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.

Austin, TX

What's nearby

Lake Austin - 3 min drive
Lake Travis - 4 min drive
Hippie Hollow - 7 min drive
Volente Beach Water Park - 20 min drive
University of Texas at Austin - 26 min drive

Getting around

Austin Station - 27 min drive
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Bull Pizza Co. - ‬6 min drive
‪Beachside Billy's Restaurant & Bar - ‬19 min drive
‪Saigon Cafe - ‬17 min walk
‪Infamous Brewing Company - ‬6 min walk
‪Cho Sushi Japanese Fusion - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Hudson Bend Casa at Lake Travis Owned by famous chef have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hudson Bend Casa at Lake Travis Owned by famous chef pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Hudson Bend Casa at Lake Travis Owned by famous chef?

Check-in begins at 11:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Hudson Bend Casa at Lake Travis Owned by famous chef?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Hudson Bend Casa at Lake Travis Owned by famous chef located?

This family-friendly Austin holiday home is located on a lake, within 2 mi (3 km) of Colorado River and Lake Travis. Lake Austin and VIK Medical are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

31 July 2024

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Amazing, Amazing, Amazing!

What a gem! Such a beautiful and unique home. The hospitality of the host was wonderful. The pool and outdoor area was an oasis. We had a beautiful and relaxing time here. If I could give this review a million stars, I would. We will be back!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian M.

18 July 2024

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Our own resort

Hudson Bend Casa was an amazing place to spend quality family time and be away from the stresses of the world. It has it all - nice pool, great lake views, fantastic cooking areas both in and out, little casita for the kids and wonderful pride in ownership. We have stayed in many VRBO's over the years and this one is at the top of the list. Sara is a delight, extremely fast to respond and really wants you to relax on your stay. We are already looking forward to our return.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry B.

26 June 2024

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Magical

Amazing, and just what we needed. We skipped the beach this year because my kids really just love the pool. Bringing the dogs was a HUGE plus. We were there for 5 days and discovered something new every day.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trisha K.

2 Dec 2023

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Beautiful home and the most welcoming host

We celebrated Thanksgiving with our adult children and two young grandchildren. The house and property are amazing! The house is well thought out, beautifully decorated, clean and views are gorgeous. The beds and pillows in every room beds were very comfortable. The kitchen had everything needed to cook and eat thanksgiving dinner. Sara the host is so welcoming! The refrigerator was stocked with juices for the kids, water, sparkling water, beer and wine. The pantry was well stocked. She provided family games, toys and children’s books for our stay. Every room was adorned with fresh or silk flowers. She ensured the beds were set up to accommodate our group. Ample firewood was provided for both indoor and outdoor fire places. She was easy to communicate with and responded quickly when we had questions. Our family enjoyed the outdoor spaces including the playground and trampoline. There was enough room for everyone to have there own space and common spaces were large enough and comfortable enough for us all to be together. I really feel my words are not doing justice to this truly magical property and amazing host. The whole family wants to spend time here again. We are beginning to plan our next trip to visit in the spring or early summer.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine O.

6 Sept 2023

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Beautiful resort like home!

We loved staying here! We felt like we were at a resort with the amazing home, views of the lake, swimming pool and outdoor spaces. Our host was very helpful getting everything ready for us before and during our stay. The indoor and outdoor kitchens were impressive and we enjoyed using them. The refrigerators were stocked with sodas, water, wine and beer. Every detail was perfect and thoughtfully done to make our trip fun and easy, relaxing and top quality. We would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sidney N.

27 Aug 2023

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Best vacation rental ever!

The weekend our friends spent at this house was truly unmatched! Sarah and Jeff went above and beyond readying the house for our stay and we had the absolute best time. We can’t wait to return to this property for future trips!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael N.

16 Aug 2023

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Great Property

We had a great vacation. We loved the property! The home was better than expected. Great living spaces and super clean and organized. My family was so comfortable and happy. Amazing kitchen and large comfortable living room. Fantastic pool area including a covered bar/meeting area with a toilet and pool shower. A real difference maker was the attention to detail of the host. Too many details to mention but a few examples are restaurant recommendations, Roku instructions, snacks, drinks, condiments, pool floats, kid pool toys, games, toys, carts, etc. The host was also super responsive to any questions or help we might need. I would definitely book this property again.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

13 July 2023

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65th Birthday Getaway for the Family

Excellent location and accommodations. Sara was easy to work with and answered all of our questions. We were able to take our fur babies with us which made the 4 day stay so much more memorable and easier on all of us. The private swimming pool was delightful in light of the heat and each sleeping area gave the occupant(s) their own privacy when the day was over. It is obvious that they love their home and want to keep it in top condition for each visitor. We will book it again. Thank you Sara!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie D.

5 July 2023

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Return visit was awesome !!

Our grown children and their spouses wanted to return to the property this summer. It was even more awesome than we remembered. We left only to restock our groceries !! The outdoor space and kitchen was the center of our days there. The wonderfully stocked kitchen and immaculate sleeping areas made for wonderful evenings. We can’t wait to return !!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa V.

25 June 2023

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Wonderful!!

We spent an amazing full week here for our family’s summer vacation. Sara was a spectacular host. If we needed anything, had questions, etc., she was immediately responsive and went above and beyond in every way. Thank you, Jeff & Sara for an incredible stay!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H., Houston

23 Feb 2023

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Relaxing getaway weekend

My husband and I were delighted to return to Hudson Bend Casa for a long weekend to celebrate our 30th Anniversary. The home and grounds are designed to affect all of your senses creating an environment that is both relaxing and inspiring. We hope to return again in a few months.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Summer B.

29 Dec 2022

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Beautiful and unforgettable home and location

We were blown away by how beautiful this house was. It felt like a gift to be there over the holidays. Thanks!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

lori s.

2 Oct 2022

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Bachelorette Weekend

Stay was 10/10, the space was perfect and had everything + more needed for a comfortable visit. Sara and Jeff were highly responsive and communicative from the time of booking through our stay, as well as accommodating to the needs of our party and sharing their chickens' eggs from the coop (yum!). The House has such a cozy/resort feel and is only 30 minutes from Downtown.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tamera D.

26 Sept 2022

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A Six Star Stay

This property deserves a six star rating, not just for how beautiful it is but because of the attention to the small things. Starting with the owner giving us a walk through. Sara showed us how the stoves and outdoor grills worked, that anything in the fridge, pantry or drink fridges (inside and out) were available to us, the bottled water for making coffee, how to turn on pool/patio lights, the provided swim towels and pool toys for our use. This in edition to personalized instructions for our stay and a welcome basket for all ages. We live in the area but our trip to La Hacienda Estates felt like a vacation aboard. A wonderful time. Thank you. Tamera Davis

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan C.

11 Sept 2022

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Awesome place

Awesome place to stay with great hosta

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

26 July 2022

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Perfect Austin Getaway

I have been very fortunate to do quite a bit of traveling and this house ranks near the top of my favorite places to stay. The grounds are beautiful and well maintained, setting the resort like atmosphere of the place. Not to mention the beautiful views of the lake. The house is unique, eclectic, well appointed and comfortable. It has all the things to make your stay easy and stress free such as coffee makers, cooking utensils, spices, garbage bags, towels, extra blankets, pool toys, etc. The snack basket was icing on the cake. Sara is the best host you could ask for- caring, accommodating, informative but you never feel like she's imposing. We had young kids with us who thoroughly enjoyed the playground, the pool and the chickens on the property. I would highly recommend this rental to anyone looking for a fabulous getaway. We will definitely be returning to La Hacienda Estates!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Connie D.

6 July 2022

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Absolutely wonderful !!

The best experience ever ! The house, guest house, and grounds are immaculate. The pictures DO NOT do it justice. So close to grocery stores and restaurants, but our adult children wanted to cook in every day so they could enjoy the pool longer !! We will definitely return. We’re already making our plans !!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

kayla d., Spring

14 June 2022

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Thank you

This was an incredible stay for my family and I. There is not a detail left undone. The property in its entirety holds not only convenience, but character. It felt as if the house carries a lot of love and good memories. The shower with the plants and the claw foot tub was my favorite part, best vacation in years.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dave H., Redmond, WA

2 May 2022

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Guys' weekend

Great house for a guys' weekend. Seven old friends have been getting together every year or two since the 80's. This house was perfect given the pool, outside seating area and outdoor kitchen. There are 4 full beds and Sara (owner) provided air mattresses for the rest. There is also a large daybed by the pool that was used given the nice weather. There are lots of steps, so not likely the best for someone with issues walking, but our group was fine with that. Sara is very sweet and was there for us as needed. We loved it.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melis B.

21 Apr 2022

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The Reviews are so true! This place is amazing!

This was by far the best Vrbo stay we ever had. Sara was beyond amazing. She was the most hospitable and generous host we ever stayed with. She gave us a tour during check-in, she kindly asked about my young kids’ preference on which room to sleep in etc. If this place is slightly over your budget, please do yourself a favor and go for it. You won’t regret it. This place felt like a real vacation, not just having a place to stay in. It was a total change of air. We had the most positive Vrbo stay ever. The pool, the TV room being just behind the kitchen, made our stay with little kids so enjoyable. Even for the kids, lol! 😃

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

11 Apr 2022

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Great place for family getaways

This home was great for our family to gather and hang out from all over the country. Very well stocked and comfy. Pool and outdoor day bed were great. Would come back again.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tommy W., Richmond, Va

25 Mar 2022

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FABULOUS

Could not have more pleased with every aspect of the booking process, checkin, communication from the owners, having all needs met prior to checkin in regards to additional beds setup, cleanliness, abundance of stocked items from the bathrooms to kitchen to outside amenities. During our stay a friend started feeling unwell, a text message amd 3 minute wait we had a thermometer and offering of a rapid test kit just to make sure it wasnt a Rona thing. Which it wasnt. Having the kids pick eggs out of the hen house was nice. We really felt we had privacy tur whole time. The one issue we had was never wanting to leave to see more of Austin. It's a paradise there. You will not want to checkout either. Enjoy this gem!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

3 Dec 2021

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Stunning property and exceptional owners/property managers!

We can't say enough nice things about this incredible property and the amazing hospitality of the management. We definitely felt like we were at a resort! The view is gorgeous and the house is very spacious and well designed for entertaining. It is also fenced in, so our dog was able to run around worry free! The property managers couldn't be nicer and are excellent with communications. They pay a lot of attention to detail and provide a very helpful welcome letter (and snacks!) to ensure a wonderful stay. We highly recommend this property and hope to have another opportunity to visit again soon! Thank you so much for a fantastic vacation!

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H., Houston

2 Nov 2021

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Relaxing Break!

We simply loved staying at Sara & Jeff's home and casitas. No detail was overlooked. Within minutes of settling in we were completely relaxed and felt such a calm, peace for our entire stay. We are planning our return trip!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

23 Oct 2021

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Another great stay

This is by far my favorite rental property. It can easily keep all ages occupied, has beautiful views, and is such a fun place to cook a meal. We’ve stayed there twice now, and the second I unpack, I am at ease. Can’t wait to return again.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021