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Terrace/patio
Exterior
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • GymGymGym

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Spicwood, Tx
  • Popular LocationLake Travis15 min walk
  • Popular LocationKrause Springs15 min drive
  • Popular LocationPace Bend Park26 min drive
  • AirportAustin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)57 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Spicewood

Mouth Of Pedernales stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Mouth Of Pedernales vacation home, you'll find Lake Travis and Colorado River. Stone House Vineyard is within half a mile (1 km) and Krause Springs is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Lake Travis - 15 min walk
  • Krause Springs - 15 min drive
  • Pace Bend Park - 26 min drive
  • Hamilton Pool Preserve - 45 min drive
  • Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge - 58 min drive

Getting around

  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Lighthouse Restaurant & Lounge - 23 min drive
  • Angels Icehouse - 21 min drive
  • Smiling Donuts - 73 min drive
  • Frontyard Brewing - 24 min drive
  • Lee's Almost By The Lake - 21 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Magical Lakefront Luxury Villa featured on CBS show "Staycation!"

***Please note for the 2024 Solar Eclipse (April 6 - 10th) we are ONLY renting out our entire 5-acre 7-accommodation property. If you have a large group, please send in a inquiry*** As featured on CBS's show "Staycation," “La Casa de Joy” is our magically whimsical 1-bed, 2-bath waterfront luxury villa on Lake Travis. This home has been also been featured on HGTV’s Straw with Style, Designing Texas, and was on the cover feature for Natural Home Magazine. La Casa de Joy is also the tallest straw bale home in Texas. The home is extremely architecturally unique, with 40 foot ceilings, hand-painted tiles imported from Pisa, gemstones hand-placed in the stone-flooring by Tibetan monks (no...seriously,) and hawk feathers and more gemstones throughout the straw bale foundation. You will never find another home with more intention than this one. The villa has a queen sized bed, a twin-sized pull out sofa chair, a twin daybed, and a queen-sized lux-inflatable mattress can be added as well. This home is perfect for a romantic getaway, corporate retreat, honeymoon, private retreat, or to rent as a main gathering space for your wedding/event/retreat.

Walking through the front entrance, you are struck with a gorgeous view of the entire property, gardens, & a koi pond. Enter the villa and feel the tranquil energy as you walk the soaring entry way into the downstairs main living area featured with a cornerstone fireplace, sunken level lounge, & fully equipped chef’s kitchen. Upstairs you’ll find a stunning large open concept master bedroom with queen size bed, study, master bath with dual sided fireplace, and a spiral staircase leading up to the 3rd floor meditation room & viewing tower. Open the back door to an epic, large-covered porch with a fireplace, porch-swing, and gorgeous views of the lake and sunset. “La Casa de Joy” was originally built by an artist & healer J. Long, and her creativity & intention can be felt throughout the entire property.

Enjoy on-site amenities: private yoga, private personal training, and massage. Rent ON-SITE kayaks, Stand-up paddle boards, or canoes. We also provide Local Austin coffee, all-natural body products, wifi, private access to the lake (for all guests), lake swimming, sunset views, walking trails, a small waterfall, fire pit, multiple decks to relax on, as well as the abundant nature-filled peace and tranquility.

Local attractions: Stonehouse winery ACROSS THE STREET! Krause Springs spring-fed swimming hole, hiking, canopy tours, boating/kayaking, Hamilton Pool Preserve, boat rental, shopping, restaurants, & more!

Property manager

Travis

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Only allowed outdoors and properly disposed after.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Canoeing on site
  • Gym on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Paddleboard on site
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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: 75
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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: 75. Long-term renters welcome. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Property is also known as

Romantic Straw Bale Lakefront
Luxury Romantic Straw Bale Home: Lakefront Spicewood
Luxury Romantic Straw Bale Home Lakefront Hot Tub Yoga
Luxury Romantic Straw Bale Home: Lakefront Private vacation home

Frequently asked questions

How close is Magical Lakefront Luxury Villa featured on CBS show "Staycation!" to the airport?

This vacation home is 42.8 mi (57-min drive) away from the Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Magical Lakefront Luxury Villa featured on CBS show "Staycation!" ?

As of May 11, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Magical Lakefront Luxury Villa featured on CBS show "Staycation!" on May 12, 2024 start from $369.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Magical Lakefront Luxury Villa featured on CBS show "Staycation!" have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Magical Lakefront Luxury Villa featured on CBS show "Staycation!" offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Magical Lakefront Luxury Villa featured on CBS show "Staycation!" ?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Magical Lakefront Luxury Villa featured on CBS show "Staycation!" ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Magical Lakefront Luxury Villa featured on CBS show "Staycation!" ?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Magical Lakefront Luxury Villa featured on CBS show "Staycation!" have a pool?

Yes, there's a pool.

Does Magical Lakefront Luxury Villa featured on CBS show "Staycation!" have a spa?

This vacation home doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Magical Lakefront Luxury Villa featured on CBS show "Staycation!" to downtown Spicewood?

This vacation home is 6.2 mi away from Spicewood.

Magical Lakefront Luxury Villa featured on CBS show "Staycation!" Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 54 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
A unique spot on the Lake, the Villa looked exactly like the photos and the description. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barry K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property for small gatherings
We had booked this place for a getaway weekend + a small gathering of friends (25-ish ppl). This place was great! We were a bit worried about having to be outside (in the August heat) but we ended up having plenty of room inside for people to hang, mingle, and eat. The property manager was very communicative and very helpful throughout the process (even while onsite). I highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a nice Hill Country get-away!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Irena S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay
Pictures of the house are beautiful but it is absolutely amazing when you see it in reality . We were in awe with all the decor and charm . Wholeheartedly enjoyed every minute of our stay !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Dawn H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely House & Property!
All in all this was a great experience! There's so much room to explore and relax. We didn't know the water levels were so low that the dock wasn't even touching the water & it wasn't deep enough to swim, which was the main reason we wanted to be there so that was disappointing. I'm sure it's so lovely when the water is higher.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
One of the Best Stays in the Austin area!
We had such an amazing time this last week. We were using the property for a creative day retreat for artists & we were incredibly inspired by the location and the home itself. The property was incredible & was above and beyond our expecations & the home has so much character. Travis the owner has some of the best communication we've experienced with VRBO and we will absolutely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonja S.

Liked: Cleanliness
beautiful house
Will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Getaway
We stayed in the Casa De Joy which is a little more secluded from the smaller cabins. Nice house with lots of eclectic character on beautiful property with easy access to the water. House is clean with all the basics you would need, including full kitchen. Tons of windows for great views (no blinds or curtains in the upstairs bathroom FYI). Water is a short walk down a hill with some non-motorized water toys for rent. Cute winery just a few minute drive away, and maybe 15-20minutes from some restaurants which are easy to get to. Owner was very responsive to messages and accommodating. Would recommend this property if you want a few days away to relax in a calming environment.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Antoinette S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very welcoming.
The house was beautiful! Travis was great, and very helpful. Will be planning on staying here again for our next vacation getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherril F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely!
We enjoyed our stay immensely. The property was lovely and the host was welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stormy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
We had a blast for our anniversary. The place is beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022