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The Retreat at Crystal Creek - 8 miles to Downtown

Vacation home near Lake Austin in Austin

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

9 bedrooms8 bathrooms5500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Austin, TX
  • Place, Lake Austin
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Village at Westlake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Emma Long Metropolitan Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Austin

Barton Creek Highlands stay.Your stay at this Barton Creek Highlands vacation home places you within 6 miles (10 km) of Lake Austin and Colorado River. Village at Westlake and The Backyard are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • VIK Complete Care - 4 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Lake Austin - 4 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Village at Westlake - 5 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Emma Long Metropolitan Park - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

  • Austin Station - 22 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Patrizi’s - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lee’s Kitchen And Cocktails - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪P. Terry's Burger Stand - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lupe Tortilla - ‬7 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.

The Retreat at Crystal Creek - 8 miles to Downtown

Spend some time relaxing in nature and get to know yourself again away from the everyday anxiety and stress of modern-day living.

Beautiful hill country home, sleeps 18!
Beautiful, heated pool and hot tub also boast an Endless pool. Our spring fed pond is perfect for fishing and kayaking. Putting green, fire pit and yoga deck! Indoor and outdoor meeting spaces. Business WiFi, Smart TV, White boards included.

**Second home available for groups up to 30 people. Inquire for pricing.

Let us be your Oasis Away from Home!

Located just west of downtown Austin, in the Hill Country of Central Texas. We are a quick, 20 minute drive from the Austin Bergstrom International Airport and less than 15 minutes from downtown Austin! Easy Uber ride!

Our space is a perfect venue for gatherings, team building, families, small weddings, girls weekends, guys weekends, retreats and corporate events!

Private heated and cooled pool (weather dependent, fee may incur), hot tub and pond! Charcoal grill and fire pit for S`mores!

Private pond for kayaking, paddle boarding and fishing! Putting green, yoga deck and turf recreation area! Inquire about a yoga class!

NOT SUITABLE FOR SMALL CHILDREN (non-swimmers), AS POOL AND POND ARE NOT FENCED.

Nine bedrooms with 14 beds (4 kings, 5 queens, 5 twins)

Plenty of privacy! Main home has three bedrooms, separate casita bedroom, studio queen cabin, Airstream trailer, Silver Streak trailer and two-bedroom cabin!

Business WiFi, Smart TV, White boards, Tables and Chairs for meetings included.

**Second home is available for groups up to 30 guests! Inquire for pricing.

**Insurance policy required for additional guests not staying on property. Up to 50 guests for weddings and parties. Please inquire.

**Management on property for your assistance.

Plenty of parking on property. Street parking available as well.
Nice quiet street. Great for walks and runs.

Quiet, rural property, just 10 minutes from downtown Austin!
Great street for walks and runs!

Plenty of parking on property. Street parking available as well.
Uber is great for going downtown Austin!

Enjoy kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing, putting green and more!
Pool and pond are not fenced. Children must be watched closely. Life jackets recommended and not provided.

No professional sound systems.
Quiet hours 10pm-7am.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 9 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

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

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming 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

  • Unit size: 5,500 square feet

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Pool and pond are not fenced. Children must be watched closely. Life jackets recommended and not provided. No professional sound systems.
Pool and pond are not fenced. Children must be watched at all times. No lifeguard on duty.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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: 50
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Retreat at Crystal Creek - 8 miles to Downtown to the airport?

This vacation home is 18.6 mi (28-min drive) away from the Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Retreat at Crystal Creek - 8 miles to Downtown have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does The Retreat at Crystal Creek - 8 miles to Downtown offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Retreat at Crystal Creek - 8 miles to Downtown?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at The Retreat at Crystal Creek - 8 miles to Downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Retreat at Crystal Creek - 8 miles to Downtown?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Retreat at Crystal Creek - 8 miles to Downtown have a pool?

This vacation home features an outdoor pool.

Does The Retreat at Crystal Creek - 8 miles to Downtown have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Retreat at Crystal Creek - 8 miles to Downtown to downtown Austin?

This vacation home is 8 mi away from Austin.

The Retreat at Crystal Creek - 8 miles to Downtown Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Property was beautiful and it has great amenities. And the host was very attentive and always available to communicate. Definitely recommend. 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony A.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved our stay. Plenty of space and everything we could have asked for in a truly lovely setting. Plus, Laura is a most excellent host.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to host friends golf trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

maijelle r.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had an epic stay at Crystal Lake. Property is a classic gem and makes for an authentic experience. Great option for hosting a group. Laura is super easy going and great communicator.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay and great host! Entry was easy and the host lives next door which is convenient in case of emergency.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rustic Luxury near Austin

What a great property for a large group. Sweeping views of the Texas Hill country, convenient to downtown Austin, and wonderful hosts. We found everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The hosts were responsive and checked in on us each day. We look forward to visiting again the next time we are in Texas!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Property

Fantastic property for family vacations, especially with kids. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roslyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Hidden Gem

Nice property with plenty of amenities. A pet friendly place that is close to Austin and Barton Springs.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramona E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Austin Wedding Weekend!

We just returned from a wonderful long three day weekend at Crystal Creek. We had 8 couples who traveled to Austin for our dear friends’ daughter’s wedding, which was held at the Omni Barton Creek Resort, so very conveniently located to Crystal Creek. CC is a lovely property with so much to offer! We had unseasonably cloudy and rainy weather so we couldn’t enjoy the wonderful pool or kayaking, or other outside amenities. But, the home has a nice living room space, kitchen and outside covered space to relax and hang out at. Laura was incredible to work with and was very responsive and accommodating! The only issues we had were that only 3 of the bedrooms were in the main house which is stated in the description. Then there are 3 separate cabins, one being a hike down a hill. The airstream has its own shower, however, there’s another trailer tight next to it, which is the eighth bedroom with no shower just a toilet and sink. It was a little challenging for that couple because they had to come to the main house to borrow a shower. Just a little tricky because we had a couple formal events. Other than that, everything was wonderful! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanks for a great stay!

Everything ran smoothly.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great trip!

We really enjoyed our stay! The space is fun, comfortable, and the pool was a life saver in the heat. The outdoor shower was also just lovely. Laura was easy to connect with and we appreciated her flexibility and communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing work retreat

Everything about the property was amazing. 9 coworkers stayed here for 4 nights for a work planning retreat. The accommodations were fantastic, Austin had so much fun stuff to do, and the homeowner even knew it was a work retreat and had a whiteboard and other meeting supplies for us. We loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brooke B.

Liked: Cleanliness

PERFECT Place to Stay in Austin!

I cannot say enough positive feedback about this place! This is by far my favorite VRBO I have stayed in! A group of 14 of us stayed during the New Year weekend. First, the sleeping arrangements are awesome. There are 3 bedrooms in the main house, 2 cabins, a casita, and two air streams. All offered enough privacy for our whole entire group. Second, the views/location are absolutely incredible. Beautiful views of the hill country while still only being a short drive to town (6th Street/Rainey Street - about 15-20 minutes). There are a lot of food options and a grocery store close by (7 minutes) so this made it easy for delivery or if you need to pick something up! Third, Laura was an amazing host! She is very accommodating and quick to respond should you have any questions or need anything. Fourth, the amenities are awesome! We enjoyed hanging out at the pool and hot tub. There is a golf area, which was a big hit for our group of guys. Last, all the areas, including the main house, were very nice and super clean. We would definitely come back and stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liz M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful setting and accommodations

Everything was wonderful for our Thanksgiving family gathering! The property is well maintained with beautiful views! We had plenty of space for everyone. I highly recommend this outstanding spot!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Corporate Retreat

This property was great for my company's executive retreat. There are individual rooms for everyone, low-key activities for afterhours, and great hosts that made everything easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mikki P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best VRBO experience ever!!

There were 12 of us staying at Laura & Dru's property celebrating a bachelorette party and this place could not have been more perfect. The house is gorgeous and had everything included that you could think of. It's secluded on the pond so noise was not an issue and in a very nice area. Dru went above and beyond taking care of us all weekend and responded quickly whenever we needed anything or asked any questions. I could not recommend this property and our experience enough. This property and the pool area was the highlight of our weekend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic!

Wow, what a beautiful property! The view was great and location was perfect (tucked away to feel secluded but only a 20 min drive to downtown). The house had everything you could need. The pool was perfect and rooms comfortable. So many things to do onsite, we didn’t have enough time to enjoy it all. We went with 14 people in total and loved the separate little cabins to give everyone a little space. Laura was a great host and quick to respond to anything we needed. We are already talking about coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent house for an extended family reunion

We really enjoyed our time at the "compound." We spent four nights around a wedding weekend. It worked perfectly for our extended family of 12. We were able to enjoy the hot tub, putting green and corn hole with additional family the afternoon after the wedding.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing weekend for the Austin Grand Prix

This homestead is amazing and my friends and I stayed for 4 days during the 2021 Formula1 Grand Prix . The house was very comfortable and the views were incredible. We had a blast hanging out in the pool and hot tub. We also used the putting green and played corn hole. We even roasted marshmallows around the bonfire. There were plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms and the guest houses were great for guys who wanted their own space. It felt like anything we could possibly need was at the house already. It was such a great place the hardest thing was leaving on our last day. Loved this place!

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bachelorette Weekend in October

My friends and I rented Laura's property for a Bachelorette party this month. Everything was perfect - from before we even checked in (I had a million questions leading up and Laura was so responsive and helpful every step of the way) to the second we checked out. The property was beautiful and had plenty of space for 12 girls. Even though it was a bachelorette party we spent a ton of time at the house/pool - it was like our own little oasis and we had just as much fun staying home. When we did go out, it was in a great location (about 25 min from Lake Travis and closer to downtown). Laura even taught our own private yoga class one of the mornings which was so lovely and everyone enjoyed. Laura and her husband were around if we ever needed anything and checked in with us throughout the stay to make sure that we were all set. Can't recommend this place enough and will 100% be coming back in the future! Thanks again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great retreat!

We had a wonderful weekend at this property! Laura was so nice and responsive. We would love to stay there again the next time we visit Austin.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Heaven on Earth

This was hands down the best rental vacation spot we have ever stayed at. We had family with us that ranged from 3-87 and EVERYONE had a fantastic time. The house was fully stocked with everything needed for our stay, from coffee pods to bug spray, and everything in between. Laura was an awesome host and very attentive. She answered all of our questions almost immediately every time we reached out. We will definitely be staying again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best VRBO in Austin

This is literally the best place you can stay with a large group in Austin. It is ~20 min to Downtown Austin and ~20 min to Lake Travis. The house, pool and hot tub are large, clean and well kept. The communication with the house owner was seamless and she was ready to answer any question that we had. The stay was incredibly peaceful and fun and altogether a blast. Don't miss out on staying at this house!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

corbin t.

Liked: Cleanliness

Graduation/ USMC Commencement Celebration

Laura is great! This place was a perfect spot for my friends, family, and I. Beautiful place inside and out, along with a perfect view from the balconies.