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HUGE Luxury houseboat on Lake Travis

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Terrace/patio
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, DVD player, stereo
4 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire house boat

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Austin, TX
  • Lake Travis
    8 min drive
  • Lake Austin
    9 min drive
  • Hippie Hollow
    13 min drive
  • Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    53 min drive

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About the area

Austin

Hudson Bend stay.A stay at this Hudson Bend houseboat places you within half a mile (1 km) of Colorado River and 3 miles (5 km) of Lake Travis. Lake Austin and VIK Medical are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Lake Travis - 8 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Lake Austin - 9 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Hippie Hollow - 13 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Lakeline Mall - 22 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Volente Beach Water Park - 26 min drive - 24.5 km

Getting around

  • Austin Station - 33 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Smiling Donuts - ‬46 min drive
  • ‪Shack 512 - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Infamous Brewing Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Beachside Billy's Restaurant & Bar - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Saigon Cafe - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

HUGE Luxury houseboat on Lake Travis

Are you adventurous & looking for a unique stay? Come hang out on one of the coolest houseboats in Austin! This 80ft home on the lake has hosted big names like Snoop Dog, the Bush’s & more! Tucked away in a lovely Marina on Lake Travis, you will experience peace & serenity during the week. On the weekends, the Marina is fun & lively as the commercial boats charter hundreds of groups. Whether you prefer to retreat from the world, or you like to be apart of the action, this is the place for you! *****Please note: our hot tub is currently undergoing repairs. It is unavailable until late fall 2024.

This unique houseboat is reminiscent of a luxurious cabin resort; you will almost forget that you are on the water! With the best views in the entire Marina, "For Play" is the perfect boat to host your next vacation!
☆ HUGE houseboat nestled in a lovely marina on Lake Travis!
☆ Large kitchen with full-size stove, fridge, dishwasher, wine fridge & ice maker
☆ Laundry area with stackable washer/dryer
☆ Spacious top deck with space to host up to 25 people
☆ Chartered boat and jet ski rentals steps away from your front door
☆ Premium outdoor amenities such as a state of the art sound system, lily pad floating mat & a water slide!
☆ Indoor and outdoor bar area
☆ Primary bedroom with King bed (sleeps 2) & huge en-suite bathroom
☆ 3 secondary bedrooms, each with one Queen bed (sleeps 2 per room)
☆ Beautiful secondary bathroom with walk-in shower
☆ Super cold AC
☆ Easy self check-in

-The boat must remain at the slip
-We allow a maximum of 8 overnight guests.
-The boat is docked in a commercial marina with lots of weekend boat traffic from 10am-8pm. Use the lily pad and slide at your own risk. The Marina, the boat owner & the management company assume no responsibility for accidents or injuries. The best time to do water activities is around 5-6pm, when the sun and boat activity have calmed down.
- Please keep music down between the hours of 10-11am, 2:30-4pm and after 9pm. The charter captains need to be able to read their safety speech on their drive out. Outdoor quiet hours begin at 9pm.
-The Marina charges $20 daily per vehicle for parking. This covers entry into the Marina and use of their amenities (restrooms, trash, security, etc).
-Guests will have access to the entire houseboat, dock and marina. Please be respectful of Marina staff, boat owners & guests; do not wander onto other boat slips or boats, touch items on the docks in front of other boats, or disrupt others staying on other boats.
-Please use a life jacket when in the water. All water activities (swimming, sliding, etc) are at your own risk. The Marina, the boat owner & the management company assume no responsibility for accidents or injuries.

*****PLEASE READ BEFORE BOOKING:

Please note that boats require special considerations that are not typical of a regular home. We want everyone to have an enjoyable experience, so read this section carefully to make sure this is the right experience for you:

1) You will be in nature, so it is common to encounter bugs and other animals. We clean the decks throughly in between guests, but spiders will likely spin new webs over the course of your stay. They are harmless & will help keep the gnats away :)

2) There may be smells or noises that are not typical of regular homes. The most common "boat smell" is from the septic tank. There are special enzymes we use to help prevent & eliminate this smell as best as we can, but please flush the toilet fully in order to keep the boat from smelling unpleasant.

3) Boat toilets will get clogged if you flush anything other than toilet paper; you cannot plunge a clogged boat toilet. Instead, you have to remove the entire toilet from the wall to clear the clog. Please help us by not flushing anything that could clog the toilets. There will be a $200 fee to remove toilet clogs.

4) The electric is run on 2 main lines; one on each side of the boat. If you plug in something with relatively high voltage, it might trip a breaker on the same side of the boat. Don’t be alarmed if this happens. You can flip one of the breakers to get it back online most of the time.

Boats can be tricky and if a major issue arises that we cannot remedy, we are 100% reasonable when it comes to refunds. However, please understand that this is a unique experience akin to "glamping" or RV camping. As such, WE DO NOT ISSUE REFUNDS FOR BUGS, WEATHER, OR ISSUES ARISING FROM TOILET MISUSE.

Property manager

Jessica M

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee grinder

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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: 15
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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HUGE Luxury houseboat on Lake Travis Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elaine W.

Liked: Cleanliness
So relaxing!
Waking up on the Lake is fabulous way to start your day! The boat had everything we needed and was a great base to explore the area from. We certainly made some great memories there!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

mindy M., League City

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer 2024
Wonderful time! Great Houseboat
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cori S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful boat!
Everything was awesome and the boat had everything we needed! The owner responded quickly with any questions I had!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karlie J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely wonderful!
It was such a great place to have for a night on the lake. Wonderful part of the lake. So much fun! I 100% recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Tamra R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family 60th Birthday
The boat was amazing, clean, in working order, and host was communicative. The only negative I have is parking. There is a $15.00 fee (which is reasonable) but it doesn’t come with a pass so if you leave you are charged again, security was very rude and 2 guest got flat tires by the rocks in from the parking area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Boat House
Great space to relax and work for the weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun Times
Being on the lake was great, property was in great shape and had everything we needed. Boat rentals right there in the marina if you wanted to get out to party cove.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Madison C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bachelorette Boat Party
We had an absolute blast hosting my bachelorette party on Frank’s houseboat! Staying on the boat was such a unique experience and vastly exceeded our expectations with how modern, spacious, updated, and clean everything was. There was plenty of room for the 7 of us and we loved being able to have a picnic on the top deck (after we cleared away the cobwebs aplenty, which was really our only minor issue). The slide was also a huge hit, we loved launching ourselves onto the lily pad and laying out in the sun. The guys at the marina were super helpful throughout our stay, from helping us with bags when we arrived to helping us figure out the Bluetooth sound system (which was awesome — playing inside AND out), and even helping us unclog a toilet when needed. Whenever we had a question or issue, it seemed like someone would magically appear in a matter of minutes. Truly wonderful hospitality — something we found there to be plenty of in Texas! We would absolutely stay again and can’t thank Frank and his team enough for making our stay such a memorable, enjoyable one.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pretty good stay on the water
Not all TVs worked and boat not in pristine condition. But, we had a good time staying on the water. In general everything worked well and the lodgings were good.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022