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$400 / night
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Luxury Lakefront Villa on a Magical Retreat Property on Lake Travis – Home 2291517 House

  • 1 bedroom
  • 4 sleeps
  • 1 night min stay

Luxury Lakefront Villa on a Magical Retreat Property on Lake Travis – Home 2291517

  • House
  • 1 bedroom
  • sleeps 4
  • 1 night min stay

Key Info

  • Beach / lakeside relaxation
  • Child Friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • No pets allowed

Description from owner

Description

Welcome to Living Waters on Lake Travis, a peaceful & romantic retreat property nestled in the hill country of Texas, just outside of Austin. Our Luxurious "La Casa de Joy" is a breathtaking straw bale home on the lake that has been featured on HGTV, Designing Texas, and Natural Home Magazine. With a stunning master bedroom, bath with fireplace, 3rd floor viewing tower, 2 living areas, chef's kitchen, and a covered porch overlooking the sunset and lake, this home is THE PLACE for romance and creative inspiration. Whether you are looking for a romantic getaway, honeymoon, yoga retreat, girls weekend, family gathering, or an intimate space to host your event/wedding, Living Waters has something perfect for you.

Enjoy on-site private yoga classe, private access to the lake (shared with other guests on property), swimming, sunset views, walking trails, waterfall, multiple decks, our air-conditioned “floating cabin”, & the soothing sounds & sites of nature. Please check availability when booking.

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Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • No pets allowed

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
    Beds in other rooms: Sofa beds
  • 2 Full baths

Amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Jacuzzi or hot tub
  • Climbing frame
  • Grill
  • Waterfront
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Deck
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Fireplace
  • Safe
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Policies

Check in time: 15:00, Check out time: 11:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
Payment
This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).

Damage deposit: $100.00
Smoking
No smoking at this property

Cancellations

Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.

Booking confirmed

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

24 hours after booking

No refund If you cancel, any money you have paid cannot be refunded.

Check-in date

House rules

No Smoking (Outside Only, All Cigarette Butts MUST be disposed of properly)
Sorry no Pets
All Guests MUST be Registered
No Visitors of Guests
No Loud Music or Parties
No noise after 10pm
No Illegal Activity in House or on Premises
No More than 2 Boats (23' or less in length) may be tied up to the boat dock at any time

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About the owner

Travis W.
Response rate:
100%
Calendar last updated:
01 Mar 2023
Years listed:
12
Based in:
United States
Overall rating:

Languages spoken: English

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Reviews

Excellent
16 reviews

Excellent
15
Very Good
1
Average
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“Wonderful setting for a reunion of friends”

Reviewed 21 Jan 2015

Our group of friends rented all of Living Waters for a reunion gathering over New Years. It was a wonderful space and met our needs really well -- we are a mix of couples and single friends, and there… More

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Response from the owner We're so glad you all had an incredible time at the property! We're excited to share with you that Jordan and Emma will be the full-time on-site hosts starting in June! Jordan is a private chef so you could easily have all of your meals included in your stay....they just loved connecting with all of you! Hope to see you soon :)

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“A heavenly little retreat in paradise”

Reviewed 5 Nov 2014

Bethany and her husband have the perfect set-up in Lake Travis. A snuggly little cabin tucked away in the middle of nowhere is the ultimate mode of relaxation. It immediately felt like home and a vaca… More

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“Beautiful property with healing energy”

Reviewed 4 Nov 2014

After attending a retreat at Living Waters, I was excited about facilitating a retreat myself there one day. Bethany made the process easy-- from concept to marketing, from planning to refining. The m… More

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“Great Weekend Retreat”

Reviewed 3 Jun 2014

Beautiful property. Interesting architecture and relaxing hill country / lake environment perfect for hosting a weekend retreat. Bethany and Travis were extremely helpful. We'll be back! Highly r… More

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“An Awesome Place to Escape & Reconnect”

Reviewed 28 May 2014

My friend found this place for a last minute girls getaway. The house we stayed in was amazing with unique decor and everything you need to rest and relax. We enjoyed the nearby winery and fresh vegg… More

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Response from the owner Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We really enjoyed meeting you both and are happy you found Living Waters to be as relaxing and unique as we do :) We hope you'll come back and see us!!!

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“A peaceful wedding (yes, it's possible!)”

Reviewed 11 Apr 2013

On a beautiful spring morning we were married at Living Waters. We booked the entire facility for the weekend to house our out-of-town friends and family. The atmosphere exudes peace and was perfect… More

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“Perfect, Perfect, Perfect!”

Reviewed 14 Mar 2013

We went to Living Water for our corporate retreat, and what an amazing time it was! Not only is the place stunning, it's so incredibly peaceful. Like you can feel the energy of the place just e… More

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“Friends Retreat at the Beautiful Living Waters”

Reviewed 11 Mar 2013

We chose Living Waters as the location to hold a "friends retreat" - we invited 10 of our closest friends out to Spicewood to enjoy a relaxing 3-day stay at the property. We were blown away … More

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“Peaceful and serene”

Reviewed 23 Feb 2013

If you need to relax and have peace and quiet, this is the place. Beautiful, spacious house with Southwest decor, big back porch with fireplace to sit with a glass of wine in the evening and watch th… More

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“Very nice place”

Reviewed 12 Dec 2012

A ONE-OF-A-KIND, MUST VISIT at least once in your lifetime getaway retreat. We had a short but wonderful stay at "Casa de Joy". Thanks Bethany, Travis and Paige. We went for our son… More

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Response from the owner WOW! What an incredibly amazing and thorough review! Maybe you should do our web site content ~ this is FABULOUS! Our hearts are filled with gratitude. We loved meeting your entire family and are so happy you could celebrate your son's graduation on our property. We completely agree that you'll need to visit again when you have absolutely nothing to do so you can spend some romantic time together, relax at the property, get massage, walk to winery, etc. We wish you all a joyous & peaceful Holiday and we're excited to see you again!

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with Travis (the owner) through the contact form on this page.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.

What if I have questions before I book?

Send Travis (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

How do I contact Travis (the owner)?

Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Travis the owner's contact details or send them a message.

What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Travis (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

Or send Travis (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

What is a booking request?

When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Travis (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.

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How do I know my booking is safe?

To book this property you need to pay through the Flipkey website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to the property when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.

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How do I know what it will cost for my stay?

Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.

You can also request a quote from Travis (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

How do I pay for my vacation?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Travis (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.

Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.

Why can't I call Travis (the owner) before booking?

You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.

How do I pay the balance of my booking?

You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I withdraw my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Travis (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I make changes to my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Travis (the owner) a message.

If Travis (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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