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PRIVATE RETREAT | Pool | Hot Tub | Fire Pit | 18 Beds |7 Bedrooms |6.5 Bath| Close to Downtn

Family-friendly holiday home with water park and Hot tub

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A heated pool
7 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 244500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer

About this property

Entire place

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

PRIVATE RETREAT | Pool | Hot Tub | Fire Pit | 18 Beds |7 Bedrooms |6.5 Bath| Close to Downtn

Family-friendly holiday home with water park and Hot tub
Along with a water park, this smoke-free holiday home has Access to hot tub and concierge services. Other amenities include laundry facilities, limo/town car service and a garden. The holiday home has 7 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a sofa bed. A kitchen comes with a fridge and an oven, and guests will also find upscale touches, such as a private pool and a fireplace.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers private pools and fireplaces. Rooms open to patios. This accommodation is furnished with sofa beds, dining tables and kitchen islands. Smart televisions come with DVD players. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include a shower with in-room jetted baths and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board.

Recreational amenities at the holiday home include a water park and Access to hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Tracey Anderson

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Massage
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Car available
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 6.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 4,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
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

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

98761

About the area

Map
Austin, TX

What's nearby

  • Austin Zoo - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - 15 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Chapel Dulcinea - 15 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Zilker Park - 16 min drive - 21.6 km
  • Lake Austin - 40 min drive - 28.4 km

Getting around

  • Austin Station - 23 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Shore Raw Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Simply Pho House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Circle C Swim Center - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Jester King Brewery - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does PRIVATE RETREAT | Pool | Hot Tub | Fire Pit | 18 Beds |7 Bedrooms |6.5 Bath| Close to Downtn have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is PRIVATE RETREAT | Pool | Hot Tub | Fire Pit | 18 Beds |7 Bedrooms |6.5 Bath| Close to Downtn pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at PRIVATE RETREAT | Pool | Hot Tub | Fire Pit | 18 Beds |7 Bedrooms |6.5 Bath| Close to Downtn?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at PRIVATE RETREAT | Pool | Hot Tub | Fire Pit | 18 Beds |7 Bedrooms |6.5 Bath| Close to Downtn?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is PRIVATE RETREAT | Pool | Hot Tub | Fire Pit | 18 Beds |7 Bedrooms |6.5 Bath| Close to Downtn located?

Located on a river, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Bannockburn Baptist Church, Jump Wild and Sunset Valley Marketfair. South Towne Square and Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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PRIVATE RETREAT | Pool | Hot Tub | Fire Pit | 18 Beds |7 Bedrooms |6.5 Bath| Close to Downtn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jamie W.

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

Great time at Stepping Rock

We had a family wedding nearby and had a wonderful time together at Stepping Rock!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex J.

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

Excellent Austin country ranch and retreat

We met up for a long weekend at this great property. The home is well designed and perfect for groups of all shapes and sizes. The pool and gaming areas were great too. Management was helpful and highly responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua F.

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

Friends Weekend in Austin

Stepping Rock made our trip to Austin extremely memorable. We were a group of 17 and the house played a huge part of our stay. The kitchen and grill were amazing for us to cook and grill, the pool was amazing and the fact that everyone had their own bed and there was enough bathrooms/rooms was incredible. Highly recommend this property for anyone taking a trip to Austin with a large group.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

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

Great spot for a large group!

My group stayed for a few days as part of an annual staff retreat where we get away from the office, decompress and plan the upcoming year. This property was perfect for us! The house had plenty of space, lots of lights and was beautiful. The kitchen was large enough to manage multiple people making meals, the beds were comfy and everything was stocked and ready for us. The hosts were quick to respond to questions and were so kind. The location feels secluded but is close to lots of restaurants and shops and not far from downtown Austin. We are planning on staying here again next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa J.

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

Wedding weekend

This house is stunning and accommodated our group perfectly! The communication was awesome and much appreciated! The house is filled with everything you need to enjoy your stay. We highly recommend Stepping Rock!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ryan T.

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

Awesome stay in Texas!

Property is amazing, host is communicative. only complaint is we ran into a couple scorpions in the rooms, but I assume this is applicable to all of Texas, not just this property
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Melissa T.

Wonderful place for families to stay and to be able to entertain large groups.

The property is very nice and open with a great first floor. The pool is nice, but would have appreciated the heater to work. Some bathrooms are small and difficult to maneuver- especially for the 2 bedrooms that contain 8 bunk beds. I felt it a bit "much" to have FIVE signs on the main floor of the penalties for not picking up something as simple as a tag off of the floor, etc. Wasn't a cleaning fee added to the rental of the home?
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

6/10 Okay

John H.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness

Not what we had hoped for based on price paid.

Similar to some of the other post. While the property is somewhat remote you are essentially in the owners backyard. Never saw the owners but felt they saw us. Multiple cameras around exterior of the home left is feeling as if we were being watched versus feeling more secure. Expecting a refund for heating the pool. First night was not even turned on, second night some found if you sat jn frint of a jet you could stay warm. Glass on all doors was filthy, dust bunnies a problem and one towel in the master had a 8” hole in it. Pool towels very tired. Door locks either could not be locked or in one case not unlocked. Lastly, we were unlucky enough to have every service stop in during our stay. Exterminator on Day 1, LP Gas underground tanks filled Day 2. Pool guys to turn on heaters twice. (Great Guys) . Know these services all need to be done and are scheduled to come oit at the begining of the week. Makes sense unless your scheduled to stay there during that time. Would not recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

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

Great Rental

We had a great experience at stepping rock. The property was beautiful and the home was pretty pristine.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carissa T.

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

Birthday retreat

This place was the PERFECT rental for my fiancé's 30th birthday party. We had a combination of friends and family fly into town for an Austin staycation. ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT. The dedicated team member was very helpful throughout the stay. We would 100% rent this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel D.

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

Company Retreat

Common Areas - amazing and perfect for large groups! Bathrooms - all nice & new - very clean! Kitchen - plenty of serving equipment and materials needed to cook etc
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peter F.

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

Great Hill Country Spot for Families

Our entire family (grandparents and three siblings + spouses with 2 kids each ranging from 5-19) spent Thanksgiving at Steppibg Rock and loved the experience. The house is very nice and perfect for large groups as it has lots of sleeping options and a big, open floor plan downstairs as well as a beautiful patio area. Lots of fun places to visit close by (hikes, breweries, and ATX is only 20 minutes away). I would definitely recommend the house to other guests!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristen C.

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

Family Gathering at its Best

Great weekend with family and friends at this serene property! We will definitely be checking out this place again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Yesenia L.

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

Wonderful home!

The home was Beautiful and we enjoyed our stay. Only concern was all the door locks were very difficult to lock and unlock so it made it hard for us with small children to open doors and possibly wander off to the pool. The home was very nice I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fabulous

Great property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ashleagh T.

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

Great Family Vacation!

I picked this place because of it's seclusion and overall property layout. Even though there was another house nearby, you don't even notice! When my mother walked in, the first thing she said was the house smelled clean and it was. The rooms with the built in bunk beds were spacious and I was very impressed with the supplies in the house. The property managers were responsive and quick to fix any concerns. This property was definitely built to relax. The only thing I would change is the fact there aren't any ceiling fans outside under the patio or in the house, stand alone fans were provided though and came in handy! I would definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Sons wedding weekend

We rented this home to keep from having to stay at a hotel. It was very nice and clean. It had everything we needed. The remote to turn on the pool lights was missing but after a text to Tristin they magically came on. The thermostats are locked but were set on 70° so the house was comfortable. The upstairs rooms were a bit warmer than downstairs. Some ceiling fans would be nice to circulate the air. There was plenty of parking. A great place to stay.

10/10 Excellent

Kathy D.

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

Great retreat!

The group had a lot of space - the individual bathrooms / bedrooms were key!! The pool / patio provided a great location for meetings and it was easy to get to all of the attractions Austin and its hillside have to offer. Highley recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Krystal P., Houston, TX USA

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

Nice girls getaway

Beautiful property and pool. Had an issue with the pool not being heated upon arrival but it was fixed midway through our stay. Appreciate the quick attention being given to the issue. Overall a very nice stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Nancy H.

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

Christmas 2020

Overall, this property was great. However, we did have a few issues, minor but not expected when renting a property like this. Though the house sleeps 20+ people, there were only 11 forks in the drawer. There is a wood burning fireplace on the patio and a fire pit in the yard, but no wood available. There was a sticky black tarry substance on the patio right where you walk in the door when we arrived. One afternoon when we were sitting outside the neighbor started shooting/target practice, not conducive to a pleasant afternoon by the pool, or even to a student trying to study inside. Again, overall it was a lovely stay, but these are things that should not even be an issue, in my opinion, at a property like this.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kim T., Park City, UT

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

Thanksgiving get together

Property was clean and well maintained. Kitchen could have had a few additional chef tools to be able to create a meal like Thanksgiving. I would recommend this property for extended families as there are a lot of bunk beds for children not separate bedrooms that adults would prefer. Very Nice Property would stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020

6/10 Okay

Donna L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location but imperfect execution

We had a group of 17 (7 kids) for my husband's 40th birthday. The space was great (like other reviewers noted, the upstairs area is pretty cramped but I thought it was overall fine) as well as the location. Close enough to local amenities and Downtown Austin but the house feels remote (in a good way) at the same time. At this price point, however, we expect a 5-star stay. Several execution issues: (1) cleanliness issues, especially during COVID, is a little jarring - the fridges near the bar area were dirty, patio trash cans had not been emptied before we arrived (lots of leftover McDonalds and other trash from prior guests), and the outside grill had been used to make something before that we needed to wipe down pretty well; (2) the master room I stayed in had a smoke detector battery issue that made a recurring beeping sound that was just loud enough to keep a light sleeper like myself up for most of the first night; it was supposed to have been fixed (manager was responsive to my text) but it wasn't, so the second night I gave up and slept on the couch outside since the rooms were taken; it was fixed by our last night; (3) the 7th bedroom with the separate entrance should really be more accurately described - it's a room just big enough for a bed with no bathroom (so you need to go to the main house if you need the facilities) and there were bags of laundry in there so it didn't seem like we were supposed to use it; and (4) the pool, which was an important factor in my rental decision since there were 7 young kids, never heated sufficiently for us to really swim in (they part of the price, but there was lots of shivering and blue lips when people dared to enter in). We enjoyed our time in Austin, but it had more to do with the company and the fact that everyone in my group is pretty low-key and we didn't really bother to complain about everything to management at the time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Annetta N.

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

Beautiful and perfect place to stay.

Stayed here for my son’s wedding with family and friends. Everyone was comfortable and we had everything that we needed. Five stars in my book!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

JESSICA L.

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

Work Retreat

Tracie and Jade were amazing with communication and the property was amazing will all its bells and whistles. The house fit our work needs perfectly. The rooms were spacious, and the amenities had it all. It was great to work, and then relax cook, and enjoy the peace and quiet all at once. Super close to our downtown office and anything we wanted to do.

8/10 Good

Juan Carlos S., Houston, TX

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Austin Hill Country Getaway

This is a gem I’m the Austin hill country in a peaceful setting with all the amenities you would need to enjoy your stay. The pool and outdoor area is great to enjoy all day long...swim, sunbathe, read under porch area, eat breakfast, lunch or dinner. I would have given it 5 stars if it wasn’t because the house wasn’t spotless, although Nest was very responsive and wanted to send out the cleaning crew to remediate. Nest management was very responsive to texts and any questions or needs we had during our stay.