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

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Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, books, stereo

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Lago Vista, TX
  • Place, Lake Travis
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Highland Lakes Golf Club
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, H-E-B Center
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪81 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Leander

With a stay at this cabin in Leander (Lago Vista), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Lake Travis and 8 minutes from Highland Lakes Golf Club. .This family-friendly cabin is 29 mi (46.7 km) from Lake Austin and 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Lago Vista Golf Course.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Travis - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Highland Lakes Golf Club - 8 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • H-E-B Center - 50 min drive - 21.1 miles
  • Lakeline Mall - 54 min drive - 26.4 miles
  • Lake Marble Falls - 57 min drive - 39.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Bunker Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Lighthouse Restaurant & Lounge - ‬72 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Lago - ‬55 min drive
  • ‪4Th Quarter Bar & Grill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Planet Rock Austin - ‬49 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

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
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This cabin features a stereo, books, and a playground. Amenities and recreational activities include games, designated smoking areas, and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: outside

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Towels (changed on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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:
Gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights
No need to strip or make beds.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: please keep off furniture and beds;

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: can accommodate 2 adults and 3 smaller children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 135 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 135 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 135 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 135 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 135 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

heather m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great quiet get away. The view was breath taking and loved seeing all the deer.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was great and very welcoming making sure we had are needs taken care of!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host. Great place. I just love his stone cabin. Peaceful…
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lane H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint and comfortable lake house. Sitting outside was unbelievably quiet. Enjoyed watching the deer come by each night. Host (Mike) checked in on us and was very nice and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

james c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely amazing stay! Mr Mike was friendly and accommodating, will definitely be returning.12/10
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ginger S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location and the view! So peaceful!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was just as was advertised. Everything was very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy and Paul V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved walking by the lake. Very peaceful and relaxing. Watched all the deer by the water and in the yard. Our host left his golf cart to use which was so very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna A.

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

Great getaway

We had a great stay, and would definitely book here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hospitality was wonderful. The manager was respectful of our privacy and very generous wih amenities. The property access was welcomed with kindness. Beautiful view of lake and the night stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

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

Would stay again

The cabin and hosts were wonderful. We enjoyed the fire, swing, golf cart, canoe, and visiting deer several times each day.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

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

Loved it!

Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our 4th or 5th (we lost count) to stay at this house. The host always makes sure that we are okay and have what we need. The house is literally on the water so the views are always amazing every time we visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

karan c.

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

Gem in Austin

We pleasant stay clean and very relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darrell S.

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

Lake fun

This place is the picture of quiet and relaxation
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric C.

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

Just what my wife and I needed to get away from the hustle of Houston.

Good experience
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

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