Dark skies and Starry nights in the City. The rustic cabins at Terrapin Station has all the modern amenities you need for a restful stay. The main home sleeps 4 and the two cabins will accommodate 4 more. The BOAT DOCK IS OUT OF SERVICE. NO LAUNCH OR USE due to drought. ENJOY THE VIEWS! WINTER NOTE: The windows in the main house are not insulated. The home has heat, but not strong. we offer plenty of blankets and space heaters to support the cold weather. Incredible private lake front property!! Enjoy a little piece of lake front living while having the conveniences of grocery stores, fabulous restaurants, breweries and live music 10 to 15 minutes away. If downtown Austin is on your list it's just a 35 minute drive through the hills of our beautiful city. This property is dog friendly so (at your own risk) bring your pups & let them run around in the fenced backyard. Please check local warnings for possible toxic algae prior to letting dogs near the water). FREE use of TWO Kayaks during your stay! Bring your own life jacket! LAKE LEVEL UPDATE 01/2024 - We are still in a drought. We have gorgous views and access to water, but the boat dock is out of service. You'll need to walk along the shore to access the water. Extra heaters and blankets are provided in all cabins during the winter months! Picture perfect sunset views. This property is located in a quiet cove on Lake Travis. Bring your boat or jet ski and park it overnight on the property. Dock is out of use but you may still be able to launch in public ramps for the day. There is a public boat ramp (Mansfield Dam) 10 minutes from the house and several boat rental businesses nearby to take advantage of a true lake vacation! Check the LCRA website for ramp details. There are THREE structures here: Main house, Cabin 1, Cabin 2. There is ONE indoor bathroom and ONE outdoor shower and porto potty that is cleaned weekly. You will be booking the entire compound during your stay. Main Cabin: Inside the cozy cabin is the master bedroom: it is light and airy and has a queen size bed. There is a queen sleeper sofa in the living room for additional sleeping space. The main home has a fully equipped kitchen and large bathroom with double sinks and a large shower. The washer/dryer is also available for your use. The main house sleeps 4. Cabin 1: The second bunk house is a lofted cabin; the perfect place for tweens & teens to hang out on the twin futon and stream their favorite shows on the TV. This cabin has an A/C to give guests a quiet, cool sleeping space. The loft has a full bed. Access to the of using a built in ladder. **Due to the loft, we do NOT recommend letting younger guests sleep in this cabin without proper supervision. Cabin 2: This is the larger of the 2 cabins & has a kitchenette with sink, mini fridge and coffee machine. There are 2 futons that open into twin beds. This cabin has an A/C to give guests a quiet, cool sleeping space. **Additionally, this cabin has a heated outdoor shower and portable toilet (port-o-potty, cleaned out each week).** PETS There is a $100 fee per dog, per stay - MAX 4 Note: only the backyard has completely secured fencing. Please pick up after your pets or else there will be extra fees. Please due to owner allergies, no cats allowed. We would love to share this quiet lake front retreat with you, your family & friends! Occasionally when there is a lot of rain, there is some seepage of water into cabin 2 with the kitchenette. If you keep your belongings to the front of the cabin, you won't encounter any issue. . Remember, this is a rustic property. The good news is, it doesn't rain very much in Austin at all! (we have tried hard to figure out how to correct the leak but difficult because once we fix it, we have to wait for rain to see if the fix worked!) Guests have access to the main house, cabin 1, cabin 2, backyard and dock. The red barn is not available for guest use. We will not be on site to greet you but always available through the app. We are also close by if support is needed in person Quiet lakeside neighborhood in Hudson Bend A car is necessary to get around (or boat!) there is no public transit. WINTER ADVISORY- the main cabin heating is not strong. Lots of blankets provided along with space heaters. Check forecast before booking. LAKE LEVELS: UPDATED 06/25/23 - The end of our dock is in 8ft of water. The walk down to the dock however is rocky and will require some climbing. Otherwise walk around the left bend for easier access along shoreline. Use caution. PETS: there is a $100 fee per dog, per stay, MAX 4. Note: Only the backyard is completely fenced. Ensure you check local toxic algae levels before allowing your dog to go into the lake. Terrapin Station is not liable for injury or death of animal. Poop bags are available at the house, along with towels for muddy paws. Please wipe down your dog(s) before letting them into the house. FIREPIT: May not be used if there is a BURN BAN. Please ask. Waiver: the booking guest will sign a waiver on behalf of the entire party. All guests will fill out a renter's agreement, use a credit card to secure a deposit and upload ID to confirm the reservation.