Captain Jay's Castle offers a family-friendly Lake Travis retreat with year-round sunset views from the private floating dock. Paddle to Starnes Island, visit VIP Marina, or walk to Volente Water Park & Beachside Billy's for dinner and live entertainment.
Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10232 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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About this property
Lakefront Castle Lake Travis Sleeps 15, Private Cove , Dock , Fire Pits, Boats
THE CASTLE IS ON DEEP WATER IN A PRIVATE COVE WITH 3 ACRES OF PRIVATE LAND WITH EASY LAKE ACCESS. LESS THAN A MINUTE DOWN TO THE WATER, NOT 10 MINUTES,
PLEASE NOTE: WE ONLY BOOK VIA VRBO. THIS IS A VERY POPULAR PLACE TO RENT, WHICH IS PRONE FOR SCAMS.
Come spend your vacation at Captain Jay's Castle on a private, always deep water Lake Travis cove with amazing sunsets year-round ! Lake Travis is not a constant level lake therefore the private floating dock is moved according to lake levels and accessing lake may be more challenging when water is lower but cove is always deep and swimmable! Accessibility may be difficult for young children and those with mobility issues. It’s great for fossil hunting!
Our private dock has a pontoon boat and jet ski for rent (lowest price and best maintained in area) and is well lit at night to enjoy sitting right on the water. Kayaks, paddle boards, and other water toys are available to enjoy at no extra charge. The cove is a local popular fishing spot so anglers bring your gear.
The Castle has 3 large bedrooms with in suite bathrooms, a 1/2 bath downstairs as well as an open sleeping area upstairs with a trundle and full sized bed.
Bedrooms: King-downstairs, 2 bedrooms upstairs- one with queen and one with 2 queens. In keeping with the uniqueness of this home, there are 2 walk-in closets with bunkbeds and pocket doors for extra sleeping. Air mattresses also available for larger parties.
Our per night pricing is for 8 guests, additional overnight guests will be charged 50.00 per night.
We love well behaved pets but there will be charge a 50.00 per pet, per visit.
Our 2.75 acre lot has plenty of room to roam. There is a beautiful large stone patio with fire pit to entertain or just relax at sunset. There are two large decks as well as a rooftop to enjoy dinner and lake and sunset views.
Our property is Wildlife Certified; many beautiful water and land birds to observe as well as country critters so please do not leave food out at night and bring appropriate footwear.
Responsible parties are welcome. We take great pride in keeping the grounds and house clean and we ask our guest to do the same upon their departure. Removing sheets and towels and placed in the laundry room is much appreciated.
Day Use: for additional guests accessing the property but not staying over there will be an extra $10.00 per person charge. For security and liability we must be informed of any extra guests on the property.
We like to greet our guests and provide a tour of the house and grounds upon arrival. Owner lives on the property in a separate house with several small dogs. While we will not disturb our guests, we do make ourselves available 24hrs if our guests need help or have any questions. There is a tenant downstairs, Chico, who has a boating excursion business who you may see coming and going and also helps with guests when needed.
There are plenty of paper products and games along with full washer and dryer in laundry room, as well as extra beach towels and sunscreen. Kitchen is stocked with spices and condiments, dishes, utensils, cups, and coffee pots (one is Keurig - bring your own pods). We have three fire pits, Large Life Tyme BBQ Smoker (vertical stack), and two gas propane grills as well as some charcoal grills.
There is a 90" TV in living room with plenty of streaming services and high-speed WiFi
We are located directly across Starnes Island, close to VIP Marina and Volente Water Park & Beachside Billy’s. party boats available at the Marina with easy boat loading access. Listen to live music Friday and Saturday nights coming from Beachside Billy's or take a stroll over for dinner and music. We are only 10 minutes from The Oasis restaurant, 20 minutes to Lakeway & Mansfield Dam, and less than an hour to downtown Austin, Uber is available.
In the event we have a quick turn around, extra cleaning fees might be applied if castle is not picked up properly.
Inquire about these opportunities on the property.
Boat Rental with Captain fee, Pontoon boat andJet Ski rental, no Captain. Mooring personal watercraft and Boats for $25 dollars per day
Property amenities
Beach
Beach towels
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Car required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Day bed
Bathroom
3.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Streaming services
Video games
Video library
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Charcoal grill
Dock
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Printer
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
2 pets total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Note from host: No smoking of any type allowed indoors.
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Meal delivery service
Location highlights
In a rural location
In a village
Near a hospital
Near the marina
On a lake
On the waterfront
Things to do
Boat
Gym
Kayak
Paddleboard
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing 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)
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
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rules
$10 PER PERSON DAY USE ONLY : Parties/Events extra cost. FOR SECURITY AND LIABILITY, WE must be informed of any extra guests on the property.
$50 PER PET: THIS HELPS COVER ADDITIONAL CLEANING COST.
$25 MOORING FEE: FEE TO MOOR YOUR PERSONAL BOAT OR OUTSIDE RENTAL onto our dock.
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Small dogs allowed. Must be approved by owner.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Must contact and discuss to be approved by Owner
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No smoking of any type allowed indoors.
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: 15
Note from host: Must contact and discuss to be approved by Owner
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
We should mention
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
About the neighborhood
Located in Volente, a neighborhood in Leander, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Shoppers can check out Lakeline Mall, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Travis and Lake Austin. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at H-E-B Center, or consider a night out at Beachside Billy's. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours. Visit our Leander travel guide