Family-friendly vacation rentals in Lake Travis

I’ve stayed in a number of well taken care of AirBnB‘s but I have never been in one with such an intentional health and wellness area. Back deck/yard is a beautiful and peaceful Zen center with hot tub, cold plunge, and sauna (and about the highest quality of each one can imagine having all to yourself!) The house was perfect as well—three really good size bedrooms with super comfortable mattresses, best stocked kitchen I’ve seen, and everything immaculately clean. You will be well taken care of and very rejuvenated in this home!

This place is an absolute gem. Wacky and fun, it’s a house with unique charm and character, something that is increasingly rare to find on Air BnB. The bedrooms are a little unconventionally arranged so if privacy for every single bed is your main concern, perhaps it’s not for you. Otherwise you’ll fall in love with this one-of-a-kind place like we did. There were 8 of us staying for SXSW and we really felt like we had a home base. Brian was attentive, flexible and helpful throughout our stay. The neighbourhood is ideal, and walkable. In a world of grey floored rentals and bland, heartless renovations, this spacious home is a whimsical breath of fresh air. We wouldn’t have changed a thing.

Travis was an exceptional host. He was quick to communicate if anything was needed and offered multiple amenities. The space itself is very private, great for photos especially around the lake, it's just you and nature. If the weather wasn't so cold we definitely would've hit the water. Hadn't ever heard of spicewood before, but would come again! Thank you again Travis!

Loveeeed this place! Thank you so much for the stay!

This was our 2nd time staying at Sandi’s place and just like the 1st time we had a good time. There’s so much to do on the property (for all ages). The host are super nice and friendly and you discover something new every time you visit. We hope to visit again for a 3rd time… thank you Sandi for letting us stay in your Big Red Bunkhouse Alice n Mark

George's place was perfect for our family! There was plenty of space for our family of 12 to spread out, and the communal space in the kitchen was amazing. They have truly thought of everything a guest might need. Very clean and modern, and a short drive to many of the sights and downtown.

Great hosts and excellent accommodations!

Loved this place. So peaceful and plenty of amenities. Host was super responsive and helpful. Would definitely stay again.

The home was clean and appropriately furnished. We did not cook or prepare meals so I can't rate the kitchen beyond the working coffee machine. The bedrooms and bathroom were very clean and comfortable. Great location!

Our stay at this Airbnb during our daughter's graduation at the University of Austin was absolutely fantastic. The home was not only comfortable but also conveniently located, allowing us to easily navigate the city and attend all the graduation events without any hassle. What truly set this Airbnb apart, however, was the exceptional hospitality of the host. She made sure we had everything we needed for a memorable stay and gave some great suggestions on places to eat. But what truly blew us away was her responsiveness to our request to look for our forgotten sunglasses. She found out sunglasses and promptly shipped them to us. It's these little gestures of thoughtfulness that truly make a difference and leave a lasting impression. Overall, our experience at this Airbnb was nothing short of amazing. Comfortable accommodations, a great location, and a host who goes above and beyond to make her guests feel at home.

This was a great place and location! Also, they communicated very well. Very easy check in and out. Definitely will look to stay here next time we are in Austin!

I had a wonderful stay at this adorable tiny home! From the moment I arrived, everything felt cozy and inviting. The home is thoughtfully designed, making great use of space while still feeling open and comfortable. It was spotlessly clean and had all the essentials I needed for a relaxing getaway. The decor was charming, with little touches that added personality and warmth to the space. I especially loved the outdoor area and unique layout. The location was perfect. The host was incredibly friendly and responsive, making sure everything went smoothly from check-in to check-out. I’d highly recommend this tiny home to anyone looking for a unique and cozy stay! I can't wait to come back!

I’ve lost count of how many times we’ve stayed at Brunson’s place, so that says it all. It has been our home-away-from home in Austin, very conveniently located, clean, and a great host. We will certainly be staying there again!

What an amazing place! The studio was clean and cozy with everything we needed for our stay. The yard outside the studio was a beautiful spot for outdoor dining on the giant picnic table. We enjoyed swinging in the hammock and sitting by the fire ring in the evening. We loved walking around the ranch and looking at all the flowers, the scenery, the horses (especially the new foal), etc. The hike around the mountain/hill was just strenuous enough with lots of beautiful views (be sure to bring water)! Finally, their spot on the river was perfect. At this time of year many spots have run dry or stagnant, however, at Montesino there was still enough water in the swimming hole to have a good soak. It’s warm (as all Tx rivers are at this time of year), and there’s moss covering the rocks (again, as every river in Tx has right now) but the water is moving so it’s not stagnant and it’s still cool enough before 3 pm to be refreshing! It was a lovely time!

Very quiet street with easy access to Barton Springs and some restaurants. The house has older construction and appliances, but everything worked well. Would recommend staying here for a casual trip.

We loved our little getaway here! It was very quiet and peaceful! Everything was clean and looked exactly like the photos! Such a wonderful host!

Quiet, peaceful and very relaxing place to spend a few days. Cristen was very responsive and helpful through our stay.

we definitely enjoyed our stay. Super peaceful and clean. I really liked that it had two restroom. The lake is dried up so you don't get the view from the balcony but you still get to see the deer roaming the area which is nice.

Such a beautiful home in a great location. It was super close to everything you would need. House was spotless, rooms were beautiful. I will definitely be coming back.

My boys (12 and 15) and I made reservations for the small container home over spring break, but Matthew reached out a few days before our stay to let us know that some high winds had caused a bit of damage to the container home, and it wouldn’t be fixed by the time we arrived. He kindly and very generously offered to let us stay at the main house for no additional charge so that we could still enjoy our planned vacation. Amazing! We absolutely loved the property, which is lit up beautifully at night and is kitschy and country and comfortable in all the best ways. The decor of the home was unique and fun, and the fully stocked kitchen was perfect for cooking dinners in. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would come back again without hesitation. And we fell in love with the goats. So friendly and funny. Matthew was the same when we met him. You’ll definitely enjoy your stay at this colorful and restful respite from the city.

Beautiful space and kid friendly as well.

Our SXSW production team called this house the “MTV Real World Spring Break House Austin, TX.” It was absolutely incredible. We felt we could get lost in the house as there were so many different rooms and bathrooms. The pool and outdoor areas are fabulous and there were enough beds to cater to a large traveling group of business professionals and/or large family vacations. It takes 10 min to walk to 6th Street and less than 2 minutes by scooter 😱. If we’re lucky enough, we’d stay here every time we’re in Austin. Thank you again for the outstanding time.

we had an amazing time at kims! we really enjoyed the pool and backyard, super comfortable beds, lots of room, and loved the house layout. the location was perfect!

the place was amazing. Mike is a great host.