This was my first time visiting the area for our 3rd year anniversary, and it could not have been more perfect. Even my fiance, who grew up around the Austin area and frequented other lake houses around Lake Travis, was impressed. We had a few friends come out to join us for a single night stay or a dinner during our trip, and everyone kept commenting on how the outdoor space was perfect for hanging out and grilling. The shade and the portacool on the patio made afternoons lovely, and the strung up light overhead is charming at nighttime. There's a smaller patio that has a better grill in our opinion, and comes with all the grilling utensils you might need. Our dog was living his best life frolicking on the greens spaces of the backyard and along the shore. He got a bit muddy one day, and we were pleased to find an outdoor water hose to rinse him off with.
The inside spaces have plenty of thoughtful touches. The guide that Jenelle provides is comprehensive, and we felt very comfortable with the self checkin/checkout guidelines. The bottom level has a kitchenette, and is stocked with all the basics of a kitchen. There are cold welcome beverages and pineapple too! I took an afternoon nap on the trundle bed and it was quite comfy, and our friend who stayed in the downstairs room slept well. We used the downstairs as our common area when friends came to visit during the day, and the A/C kept the place consistently cool and refreshing. We stayed in the upstairs unit, and loved the larger kitchen that was very well stocked.
The location on the lake was so convenient and easy to reach. It is at the end of a dead-end drive, and is for the most part pretty quiet. We rented jetskis one day, then a boat another day from Lakeway Marina which is conveniently 10 minutes down the road, 3-4 minutes by water.
The lake is a bit dry now, but in the early mornings the water around the dock is so clear. We regularly saw catfish and tilapia and bass in the early mornings. In the evenings, the sunset is beautiful to watch over the water from the outdoor space or dock.
Overall, we had a beautiful vacation at the Lake Shack and we hope to come back someday!