Lakefront Castle Lake Travis Sleeps 12, Private Cove , Dock , Fire Pits, Boats

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Beach towels
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Volente, TX
  • Lake Travis
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Volente Beach Water Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Hippie Hollow
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

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About the area

Leander

Volente stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Volente castle, you'll find Lake Travis and Volente Beach Water Park. Cypress Creek is within 6 miles (10 km) and Hippie Hollow is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Lake Travis - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Volente Beach Water Park - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Hippie Hollow - 13 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Lakeline Mall - 15 min drive - 14.6 km
  • H-E-B Center - 22 min drive - 24.0 km

Getting around

  • Austin Station - 31 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Oasis - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Oasis Texas Brewing Company - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Shack 512 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Infamous Brewing Company - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Beachside Billy's Restaurant & Bar - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Lakefront Castle Lake Travis Sleeps 12, Private Cove , Dock , Fire Pits, Boats

PLEASE NOTE: WE ONLY BOOK VIA VRBO. THIS IS A VERY POPULAR PLACE TO RENT, WHICH IS PRONE FOR SCAMS.

Come spend your vacation at Captain Jay's Castle on a private, always deep water Lake Travis cove with amazing sunsets year-round ! Lake Travis is not a constant level lake therefore the private floating dock is moved according to lake levels and accessing lake may be more challenging when water is lower but cove is always deep and swimmable! Accessibility may be difficult for young children and those with mobility issues. It’s great for fossil hunting!

Our private dock has a pontoon boat and jet ski for rent (lowest price and best maintained in area) and is well lit at night to enjoy sitting right on the water. Kayaks, paddle boards, and other water toys are available to enjoy at no extra charge. The cove is a local popular fishing spot so anglers bring your gear.

The Castle has 3 large bedrooms with in suite bathrooms, a 1/2 bath downstairs as well as an open sleeping area upstairs with a trundle and full sized bed.

Bedrooms: King-downstairs, 2 bedrooms upstairs- one with queen and one with 2 queens. In keeping with the uniqueness of this home, there are 2 walk-in closets with bunkbeds and pocket doors for extra sleeping. Air mattresses also available for larger parties.

Our per night pricing is for 8 guests, additional overnight guests will be charged 50.00 per night.

We love well behaved pets but there will be charge a 50.00 per pet, per visit.

Our 2.75 acre lot has plenty of room to roam. There is a beautiful large stone patio with fire pit to entertain or just relax at sunset. There are two large decks as well as a rooftop to enjoy dinner and lake and sunset views.

Our property is Wildlife Certified; many beautiful water and land birds to observe as well as country critters so please do not leave food out at night and bring appropriate footwear.

Responsible parties are welcome. We take great pride in keeping the grounds and house clean and we ask our guest to do the same upon their departure. Removing sheets and towels and placed in the laundry room is much appreciated.

Day Use: for additional guests accessing the property but not staying over there will be an extra $10.00 per person charge. For security and liability we must be informed of any extra guests on the property.

We like to greet our guests and provide a tour of the house and grounds upon arrival. Owner lives on the property in a separate house with several small dogs. While we will not disturb our guests, we do make ourselves available 24hrs if our guests need help or have any questions. There is a tenant downstairs, Chico, who has a boating excursion business who you may see coming and going and also helps with guests when needed.

There are plenty of paper products and games along with full washer and dryer in laundry room, as well as extra beach towels and sunscreen. Kitchen is stocked with spices and condiments, dishes, utensils, cups, and coffee pots (one is Keurig - bring your own pods). We have three fire pits, Large Life Tyme BBQ Smoker (vertical stack), and two gas propane grills as well as some charcoal grills.

There is a 90" TV in living room with plenty of streaming services and high-speed WiFi

We are located directly across Starnes Island, close to VIP Marina and Volente Water Park & Beachside Billy’s. party boats available at the Marina with easy boat loading access. Listen to live music Friday and Saturday nights coming from Beachside Billy's or take a stroll over for dinner and music. We are only 10 minutes from The Oasis restaurant, 20 minutes to Lakeway & Mansfield Dam, and less than an hour to downtown Austin, Uber is available.

In the event we have a quick turn around, extra cleaning fees might be applied if castle is not picked up properly.

Inquire about these opportunities on the property.

Boat Rental with Captain fee, Pontoon boat andJet Ski rental, no Captain. Mooring personal watercraft and Boats for $25 dollars per day

Property manager

Jeff Voorhis

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi

Things to do

  • Boating
  • Fitness center
  • Kayaking
  • Paddleboards on site
  • Playground
  • Water park access

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Streaming services
  • Video games

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Day bed
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Coffee grinder
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Local meal delivery service
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Printer

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Small dogs allowed. Must be approved by owner.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: Must contact and discuss to be approved by Owner
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10. Note from host: Must contact and discuss to be approved by Owner For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Lakefront House Multi-level Decks Sleeps 16 Private Cove Dock

Lakefront Castle Lake Travis Sleeps 12, Private Cove , Dock , Fire Pits, Boats Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 221 out of 253 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 253 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 253 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 253 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 253 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Scott J.

Lake Travis F1
Good overall, mattresses could be better though
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family time
This was the perfect place to get away with our adult children. Everyone loved the castle! We will definitely book this place again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent and relaxing fun.
We had a wonderful weekend: the home was unique and eclectic with fantastic views. Jeff was a most gracious and helpful host. We cannot say enough good things about the entire experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elton C.

Liked: Cleanliness
D&D & BBQ getaway in a CASTLE!
This is a bucketlist getaway for me and my long time friends. We knew we were going to travel to the area and go on a BBQ crawl while dungeon crawling and what better way that to do it in a castle on a beautiful lake?! Jeff is a fantastic and gracious host who gave us a thorough tour of the property and walked us through the house rules and extra rental options available. We mainly stayed on the first 2 floors and if we had just a couple more days would have spent more time on the top of the castle. Nice fantasy touches through out helped to complete the week for us. Thank you Jeff!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

becky s.

Liked: Cleanliness
2024 B Day Trip
We booked this unique find to stay while we celebrated my birthday. This was very close to the restaurants and events we planned to visit. The views were excellent and the water access second to none.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bachelor Party 9/2024
Most unique place we have ever stayed. Plenty of parking, access to a dock on the water, plenty of things to do that are provided(paddle board, kayak, canoe, cornhole, board games, etc). So many different trinkets around the house. Absolutely amazing house and host.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Multiple Stays at the Castle
This was our 6th stay at the castle hosted by Jeff. As always, he was a great host, gave great instructions for check in process, and made sure we’re good after our departure. Truly one of my favorite rentals in the lake Travis area, we’re already planning our trip back for next year. Just want to say thanks again to Jeff for always providing top notch service, a clean and tidy living space, and providing our group of friends with a yearly weekend escape to relax and recharge. See you in 2025!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nash S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique Stay!
Jeff’s place is great! You won’t find anything else like it on Lake Travis. It’s great for small or large groups and the water access is unmatched
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard J. B., Carrollton

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Views from the Castle!
Our host was very helpful but unobtrusive. We used the free dual kayak to visit the nearby island. The local restaurant featured a live duck sitting at the bar. (Did he say "Put it on my bill?") Plentiful wildlife on walks included friendly deer and a rooster who wished me good morning. We had plenty of privacy and enjoyed several nearby restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun weekend in the Castle
Great spot for a weekend with friends on Lake Travis. Jeff was responsive and helpful during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandi G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Trisha C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Time With Kids and Grandkids
We had a wonderful time, swimming in the lake, hanging out at the castle, exploring the area, boating on the lake and playing at the local water park. We had 2 great meals at the nearby Beachside Billy’s located at the water park. Lots to do and Jeff was very accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bachelor party
Great stay, had plenty if great accommodations. Get your groceries you’ll want or need for the stay and that’s it. We did not leave. You don’t want to either, great space outside and inside. The water is always there when you want to swim or even go boating/jet skiing.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiya R.

Liked: Cleanliness
So much fun!
This place was bonkers! So much room, so much to do. Mr. Voorhis was friendly and available. The castle has everything you need. There was so much room, everyone could spread out. We had a large group of adults staying the weekend. 3 large bedrooms with their own private bathrooms would be perfect for 3 legit families as each bedroom has at least 2 large beds and/or bunk beds. That doesn't include the additional space on the upstairs living room area. Each bedroom has floor to ceiling windows facing the lake. What a view! 3 balconies, fire pits, grills, kayaks, paddle boards, canoes... The list goes on. I cannot say enough about this place. STAY HERE!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyson B.

Liked: Cleanliness
PT School Trip
It was a beautiful place to stay while my classmates and I were in town for a school trip. The owners are very open, generous, and welcoming. 10/10 stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Atisha M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun time with extended family
We had a fun time at the house and Jeff was so kind to take us out on his boat! Our two teenage boys also explored the lake with Jeff’s kayaks. Beautiful sunsets from the balcony. House is filled to the brim with interesting collectibles.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Castle on Lake Travis is amazing!
We absolutely loved staying in the castle, it’s perfect! Jeff is the owner/host and he was very kind and informative. My family and I truly enjoyed waking up to the gorgeous views. We can’t wait to book again this summer!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cool Castle on Lake Travis
Great location, and Jeff was great. Flexible and we had a great time kayaking out to the island. Would recommend this place for families or groups with 6-10 people. Kitchen and grills were great too!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clarisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Would recommend
My friends and I had a great stay here! The place is clean and exactly as described.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Castle is the best
Had such an incredible weekend out at the castle. Jeff is also maybe the best host ever.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason and Jackie J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time on Spring break.
The host was very helpful and available. Castle and all the decor was a hit with the kids. Lake is a short walk down the hill and he even took us out on his boat to tour the lake and anchor for some drinks and a swim. We just had to pay a captain fee for his time. We had an enjoyable Spring Break and would recommend the place.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evonne H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
Jeff, the owner, was amazing. The house was nice and we had a great time. We rented the boat too and that was an easy and smooth process. Overall great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vlad P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Extremely satisfied with our stay
This is our 2nd time staying with Jeff, and as always it was 5 star experience, breathing views, boat, paddle boarding, floating pads , grills , potato gun was the biggest entertainment for our kids. All this been offered and we have used every single amenities . Jeff is very pleasant and hospitality oriented I am recommending Jeff's castle to everyone who want to have unforgettable life time memories!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Castle!!
My group had the best time at the castle. Jeff was an amazing host who truly cared about us and wanted to make sure we had a good time. I couldn’t imagine a better short term rental!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023