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Shade Tree Cottage- Lakefront w/ Views & Boat Dock

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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Kingsland, TX
  • Place, Llano River
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake LBJ
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Buchanan
    ‪20 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Kingsland

With a stay at this vacation home in Kingsland, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 5-minute drive of Lake LBJ and Llano River. .This family-friendly vacation home is 9.2 mi (14.7 km) from Lake Buchanan and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Kingsland Massage Garage.

What's nearby

  • Llano River - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lighthouse Country Club - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Lake LBJ - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Lake Buchanan - 20 min drive - 13.0 miles
  • Hamilton Pool Preserve - 55 min drive - 44.4 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Alfredo's Mexican Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Crazy Gal's Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Boat Town Burger Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪SONIC Drive In - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Shade Tree Cottage- Lakefront w/ Views & Boat Dock

Summary:
A DAY IN THE LIFE AT SHADE TREE COTTAGE
Wake up to peaceful lake views, enjoy breakfast on the deck, and spend the day playing yard games or lounging on the Lily Pad. Launch your boat or jet ski from the nearby ramp, then cool off with indoor games or stream a movie. End the evening grilling dinner and watching the sunset from the deck. With kayaks, smart TVs, and cozy sleeping for up to 8, this family-friendly home has everything you need for the perfect lake day—from sunrise to stars.

The Space:
INTERIOR FEATURES
• Free WIFI
• Washer and dryer available for guest use
• 55” Smart TV in Living Room
• 42” TV with Amazon Fire Stick in Bedroom 2
• 550 thread count sheets on all beds
• Board games, Card Games, & Puzzles
• Floor fans
• Electric Blinds

KITCHEN & DINING
• Fully stocked kitchen
• Drip coffee maker available
• Dinning Room seats 5 + 2 seats at kitchen island

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
• Bedroom 1: Queen Bed – Sleeps 2
• Bedroom 2: Queen Bed – Sleeps 2
• Bunk Nook: 2 XL Twin Pillow Top Mattresses – Sleeps 2
• Living Room: Couch makes out into a Queen bed – Sleeps 2

EXTERIOR FEATURES
• Propane Weber Grill with 2 cans of propane provided per stay
• Outdoor Games: Giant Connect 4, Ring Toss,
• Lily Pad
• 2 Kayaks
• Fire pit area (firewood not provided)
• Huge shaded backyard
• NEW Dock with boat lift & dual jet ski lift

WATER ACCESS
• Boat Lift with max weight 4000 lbs
• Dual Jet ski Lift
• Swim Ladder
• Lakefront Access

LOCATION
• Nestled along the Llano River
• Perfect for swimming, boating, and kayaking
• Grocery Store within 3 miles
• Public Boat Ramp within 2 miles

At Hill Country Stays, we live here, we play here, and we make memories here—just like you. Want the best local eats, wineries, boat rental spots and more? Just ask—we’re happy to share our favorites!

We love sharing the Hill Country—ask us about current promotions or seasonal discounts when you book. Your perfect getaway might come with a little extra savings!

Guest Access:
Guests can access the entire home, yard and boat dock!

The Neighborhood:
There is a neighborhood boat ramp available for guests to use!

Other Things to Note:
We are available by phone, email, text, Airbnb Message, or can be available in person if need be.

No Pets allowed at this property. If evidence of pets are found it will be $500 fee automatically charged to the card on file.

Due to recent housing boom we are experiencing more construction throughout our neighborhoods. Please be advised it as may be near this property.

In lieu of a security deposit we require a $75 damage waiver fee through Safely that covers guests up to $5000 in damages to the property.

As part of our effort to help you relax and enjoy your stay, we insure the property against guest-caused, accidental damage with the Safely Protection Policy. The cost of this protection has been included in a Fee on your reservation.

The Safely Protection Policy covers the cost of repairing damage to the property up to $5K for content and dwelling combined.

The fee for this protection is refundable if the reservation is canceled in writing at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the arrival date. Any deductible, minimum claim amount, or cost of repair in excess of the coverage limits will be the responsibility of the Guest, and Hill Country Stays will process the payment using the form of payment on file for Guest.

Quiet Hours are from 10PM-8AM!

All refunds will exclude a 5% credit card service fee.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television along with a DVD player are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Please note renters must be 25 years or older to book.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
This property accepts cash
Onsite 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Shade Tree Cottage Perfect Lake LBJ Getaway!
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Shade Tree Cottage- Lakefront w/ Views & Boat Dock Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerald H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location and very cozy place to stay! Enjoyed the amenities provided, great communication from the owners, and ease of getting to town and the national parks!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tyler r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very quiet and beautiful scene from the porch. We loved it! This is our third year to meet friends here to visit and relax and it's the perfect setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was wonderful & gracious. The home was well appointed. Beautiful outdoor areas with gorgeous trees. We loved the dock & even caught a couple fish. Everything was perfect!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This house was absolutely amazing!

We loved everything about this place!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

We have stayed at this house on numerous occasions and feel like it is home away from home!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This is our 2nd time to stay at this home. Would highly recommend!!

Property and home are amazing. Perfect place for our family.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway!

Charming, clean, spacious- beautiful property!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

We had a fantastic time. Great location and conveniently located. The house is well equipped and the view is unbelievable
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

ZAIDA P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our days together there, but since we have gotten older, it’s become difficult to sleep in the soft beds that you have there. Other than that, everything else was fine. I doubt that we will be able to return due to the bedding.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Vacation on the lake!

Great house with everything you need and with a great view of the lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely love this place and we will stay there again. Clean, quiet, beautiful. The perfect size for our family of 4. And the dock is very nice one for a boat and 2 jet skis. Move area to swim too. Lots of outdoor seating.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trevor R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

cozy home on the water. Perfect little lake getaway!

The stay was great! Everything went smooth and easy. The house is nice and equipped with everything we needed. It is right on the water with easy water access in a small and quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Merrie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful view

Absolutely loved this property! We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

LOVE THIS PLACE!!

We have stayed here 3 times and we absolutely love it. I have told the owners that I would love to buy it-LOL! Clean, beautifully decorated, great neighborhood, nice outdoor area. We will be staying there again for sure.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Denice C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Location!

Great location right on the water! Comfortable, clean with nice updates. Boat house with lift was great and so convenient. Place to launch right next to the property — how sweet! Host was quick to respond and resolve any minor issues we encountered. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

erin m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

BEAUTIFUL AND PEACEFUL

Loved this cozy home.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome!!

We have stayed at this property on lots of occasions and love it!!! Absolutely one of the best properties at LBJ for our family gatherings. Would recommend to everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vince P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time on the water

We had an excellent getaway at this property. Perfect location for fun time on the water and resting in the clean and well kept house. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Merry Christmas

This property is perfect for a family getaway.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Getaway

Great house and neighborhood! House was very clean and nice. Super comfortable bed and great shower. It was a little cold (we were there in January), but still got in some fishing off of the pier. Views are beautiful! HEB is very close by - super convenient. Overall superb stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blake S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great!

Great property, excellent pricing! Very clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Celina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

We really enjoyed our stay, the location and amenities were great. The scenery was very calm and relaxing. Our kids loved the bunk beds and all the board and card games. Weenjoyed the outdoor deck and dock, we spent all day outside by the water. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

We loved our stay at this house for the week at the lake. Everything was as stated in the listing. Would highly recommend this place for the family.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We love this tree house

This is our second time staying at this home. The location is great! The new dock is wonderful! Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021