Deer & Lake Sanctuary: POOL, HOT TUB, GOLFCART! Feed deer at a private oasis!

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Entire home

Gorgeous pool with waterfall and shelf to enjoy, relaxing and getting some sun1

Lots of room outside an use the Traiger grill. We provide the pellets!

A 2800+ square-foot home for your families enjoyment all year long!

We are on the deep water part of Lake Travis, so there is always water!

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Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102700 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Hot tub
Dryer
Pool
Washer
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Lago Vista, TX

Lake Travis
‪10 min walk‬
Lago Vista Golf Course
‪6 min drive‬
Pace Bend Park
‪80 min drive‬
Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Main level bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second-floor bedroom w/ queen & bunk bed

1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Futon

Upstairs bedroom w/ 2 twin beds.

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Main floor full bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Master bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Upstairs full bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Enjoy a beautiful 4 bedroom modern home just minutes from Lake Travis. Feed the deer from our feeding station, relax in the pool or hot tub or relax under the stars by the firepit! Sit under the lighted gazebo or enjoy a ride on the golf cart down to the 4 lake parks in Lago Vista. Only 2 blocks from golf & the Bunkerhouse Grill & Bar and local live music at the Lucky Rabbit + yummy restaurants & Door Dash delivers! You may even get to feed the deer from your hand while you grill out! Come enjoy the lake life and drop your boat or jet ski in Lake Travis for a day of fun in the sun! Great place for families or couples needing a break from the city life! Blackout’s curtains in every room! Plenty of parking for your cars, RV or boat. Give your friends and family a one of a kind experience year round at your private oasis!

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Kara@ Deer Sanctuary

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 29

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children must have adult at pool/spa at all times.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No throwing of objects at the deer, other than deer feed. Feeding of the deer must be done on ground level and not near pool. Seating/food provided.

Must have drivers license and be 18 years or older to drive a golf cart.

No, diving in pool and an adult must be with a child at all times when in the pool or hot tub.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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: 25

Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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

About the area

Leander

Located on a lake, this holiday home is in Lago Vista, a neighbourhood in Leander. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Travis and Lake Austin. Volente Beach Water Park and JumpStreet are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Lago Vista, TX

What's nearby

Lake Travis - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
Lago Vista Golf Course - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge - 20 min drive - 17.8 km
Volente Beach Water Park - 43 min drive - 40.9 km
Pace Bend Park - 80 min drive - 82.2 km

Getting around

Austin Station - 49 min drive
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬12 min drive
‪Smiling Donuts - ‬5 min drive
‪Lakeway Resort and Spa - ‬56 min drive
‪The Lighthouse Restaurant & Lounge - ‬72 min drive
‪Latte Vista - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Deer & Lake Sanctuary: POOL, HOT TUB, GOLFCART! Feed deer at a private oasis! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Deer & Lake Sanctuary: POOL, HOT TUB, GOLFCART! Feed deer at a private oasis! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Deer & Lake Sanctuary: POOL, HOT TUB, GOLFCART! Feed deer at a private oasis!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Deer & Lake Sanctuary: POOL, HOT TUB, GOLFCART! Feed deer at a private oasis!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Deer & Lake Sanctuary: POOL, HOT TUB, GOLFCART! Feed deer at a private oasis! located?

Located in Lago Vista, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Colorado River and Lake Travis. Highland Lakes Golf Club and Lago Vista Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Lynda F.

1 Dec 2024

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

Great Holiday Week

Had an amazing Thanksgiving - beautiful views from deck- outdoor area was perfect for our group of 8. Inside was spacious and provided all we needed for a Thanksgiving celebration.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann J.

4 Nov 2024

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

Best VRBO Ever!!!

This place has everything you could possibly hope for in a vacation stay! The inside of the home has plenty of space to sit and visit on the comfortable couch or around the dining room table. The beds were as well.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darius K.

24 Oct 2024

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

Clean Nice House

Good Stay

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie L.

13 Oct 2024

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

Family vacation

The property was as stated. It was so relaxing and peaceful. The children loved feeding the deer and enjoyed the pool. Perfect!!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greta D.

7 Oct 2024

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

Girls birthday weekend

Amazing weekend at a wonderful property!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheri M.

9 Sept 2024

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

Amazing house

This house had it all! It was spotless and had lots of room for all of us. The outdoor space and pool was perfect. The house also had everything I needed to feel at home. The host was super responsive and helpful. I will be renting this property again

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

12 Aug 2024

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

Exceeded our expectations!

This was the perfect spot for our family birthday celebration. Everything was so nice and well thought out.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

22 Jul 2024

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

Girlfriend Get-together

Our stay was fantastic! There was plenty of space for all 8 of us! The highlights of the home included the pool, open concept kitchen, living and dining room, but most of all, being able to hand-feed the numerous deer that graced the property! Not to mention the access to the private lake access that was very near the home. I can’t say enough about how much we loved the home!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lowell P.

23 Jun 2024

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

Great Family Get-together

All as advertised. Lots of fun.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley R.

16 Apr 2024

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

Awesome

Such an amazing house. Perfect location. Host was very responsive.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara D.

15 Apr 2024

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

Beyond awesome

We have stayed in 4 other similar properties in this area when visiting family. BY FAR this one made the biggest impression. Grandchildren loved having the upstairs bed room with room for them all. The kitchen has lots of counter space for multiple cooks and buffet set up. The sectional is a great gathering and snuggling spot. The master suite is luxurious and separate The best for last - The pool is great for beginning swimmers and lounging The gazebo gives view of the pool on one side , the hot tub on another and the deer on another Golf cart to the park for glorious viewing of the eclipse!!! Everyone loved hand feeding the deer everyone said “We want this house next year!!?”

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

8 Apr 2024

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

Nice house

The house is set up nicely so everyone had their own space. The kitchen had every item needed, the beds were comfortable and it was great to have 3 bathrooms. The backyard is fantastic with the pool, hot tub, eating and sitting area, firepit and daily visits from deer. Kara was easy to contact and resolved a small issue quickly. The neighborhood is very quiet but is a bit far from some things and there are lots of hills. Thank you Kara for allowing us to stay in your home!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trudy F.

31 Oct 2023

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

Amazing Home

We loved our stay in this beautiful, very clean home. After visiting the surrounding busy cities during the day, it was so nice to come back in the evenings to such a peaceful and relaxing setting. We enjoyed seeing the deer right outside the back yard. The home had everything we needed and I would highly recommend it. Host was awesome to work with.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bhakti B.

6 Aug 2023

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

Beautiful home!

We had a wonderful time! Loved the personal touches.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin W.

11 Jul 2023

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

Wonderful Trip

Such an amazing home and location!! The owner, Kara, is wonderful - responsive, active, kind. I was so impressed with the house amenities and how comfortable everything was! Highly recommend!! Will definitely book again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kara S.

17 Jun 2023

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

Wow! Great place and the deer!

Loved our trip! Had plenty of room and feeding the deer and watching from the pool was amazing. Lake is really close and beautiful. We will be back!

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey T.

12 Jun 2023

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

Beautiful

We enjoyed this home more than we can say!!! The home is beautiful. The beds were comfortable! We swam everyday! Used the kitchen! We had an issue with the oven not working our first night and the host sent someone over to fix it. Immediately responding to us. We drove the golf cart to the clubhouse for dinner! but… my favorite ABSOLUTE FAVORITE, thing about this house was the deer!!! at one point, I had 20+ deer running to me to be fed! They made my whole weekend!!!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

7 Jun 2023

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

Denison Reunion

Thoroughly enjoyed this Lago Vista retreat and all of its amenities. House was beautifully maintained and had all the essentials for an great weekend with friends! Outdoor pool area was perfect for relaxing while the use of the golf cart made trips to the river quick and eady. Overall great experience!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna K.

30 May 2023

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

Fun stay for a long weekend!

Nice house, comfortably furnished and well stocked with EVERYTHING, including all paper products, pool towels, extra kitchen linens, extra blankets, coffee pods, lots more! Even deer corn for the deer feeding station, which was really fun. Also nice extras like pellet smoker, crock pot, and and lots more. Even though Lake Travis water level was too low, we didnt even care - had so much fun in pool and in the comfy lanai right by it. Extra bonus: there were northern cardinals everywhere and a pair of black-crested titmice nesting on the porch - super fun to see and hear.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline G.

11 May 2023

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

Great place!

I would definitely stay here again! The house is as nice as it looks in the pictures. It was modern, not dated at all. We felt completely comfortable with our stay. The lake is only a short walk from the house. The property has a great location. The pool is located in a way that gives you privacy from the neighbors. The host were great. They even gave us a heads up of the bad weather that was approaching. I highly recommend staying here.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kara@ Deer Sanctuary

We are a family of 5 that loves to travel. Whether it is a staycation or vacation we hope you enjoy our home!

Why they chose this property

We are so excited to share our home with you. It is a modern 2700 sq foot home with all the fun you would need for a vacation getaway! Enjoy the pool, hot tub, fire pit, golf cart and inside fun! We have deer that come everyday, even in the fall, to be fed and watched with awe. Some are skiddish but some might eat from your hand! It is very special and we thought we should share this special vacation home with others.

What makes this property unique

Everything you need for an amazing getaway! We are so excited to share our home with you. It is a modern 2700 sq foot home with all the fun you would need for a vacation getaway! Enjoy the pool, hot tub, fire pit, golf cart and inside fun! We have deer that come everyday, even in the fall, to be fed and watched with awe. Some are skiddish but some might eat from your hand! It is very special and we thought we should share this special vacation home with others. Enjoy the fire, fishing year-round or renting a boat for Lake fun!

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Main level bedroom

Master Bedroom

Second-floor bedroom w/ queen & bunk bed

Upstairs bedroom w/ 2 twin beds.

3 bathrooms

Main floor full bathroom

Master bathroom

Upstairs full bath

Spaces

About this property