The perfect family lake house made even better by the fact that it is floating!

Exterior
Iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets
Hair dryer, towels
Iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets
Property grounds

About this house rental

Situated in Jonestown, this lovely house for $431 per night is a great option for your next break. 01/04/2024 update: Unfortunately, the long, devastating drought continues. Lake Travis is still over 50 feet low and the FloatHouse is not floating. No one can know the future. We are reluctant, at this time, to take any reservations for the upcoming season. Go here (https://www.golaketravis.com/waterlevel/) for current lake levels. The house floats at 640". Owners Notes: 1. Don't be misled by the low number of reviews. It's not our style to ask for a review - we’re old school - but our guest book is over-flowing with over-glowing comments. Maybe they want to keep it a secret. We've had many hundreds of rentals with zero complaints. We've been on VRBO since it's infancy - back when it was truly peer-to-peer. 2.. It's a cabin. No granite countertops, no big screen TV with all the channels. 3. Not really "toddler friendly", but our toddlers absolutely love it! OF COURSE, everyone's going to say their place is the best. But I'm telling you, this is truly the most unique, the coolest, the best-value rental on Lake Travis. It's so unique the Austin Statesman did a three page story on us. Pics and words just don't do justice. Part House Boat ~ Part Lakefront Cabin, but so much better than both. It’s kinda like a houseboat but a whole lot cheaper (like about 3-4x's cheaper) and a whole lot better. It’s a two-story, three-bedroom, full-size (smallish) house, with all the amenities, that floats on the water. On the front, there's a large deck with an oversized picnic table that's in the shade for most of the hot afternoons. The breeze is almost always blowing. 100° in August? - no sweat. Very few, if any mosquitoes. The land across our cove is natural preserve, so it feels isolated. Lots of boat parking along side the house. (several guests have said that next time they’re not going to bring their boat, because they never wanted to leave.) There's a balcony above with two hammocks. The rope swing is king - undoubtedly the best in Texas - it will take your breath away (it still does mine after thousands of times). We have a canoe and two novice kayaks. There's a water slide, and a float pad. Inside, there's a full size shuffleboard table, a pool table and lots of games. The underwater fish light attracts tons of fish to watch (or catch if you must). It sets off a beautiful green glow. The moon rises can be exquisite. Top to bottom, it's designed for fun. You will absolutely fall in love with this place - everybody does. Awesome is the most commonly used word in our guest book. "The owners have thought of everything" is another. A great location. We are one of the closest-in waterfront locations on the less developed “North Side” of the lake. 13 minutes to Walmart, HEB, et al, et al, et al. 45 to downtown, 60 to the airport, yet so secluded.We are the first place inside a no-wake zone on the “Big Sandy” arm. You have quick access to the main body without all the annoying traffic & commotion. If you know Lake Travis, you know it’s a great lake, but you know it’s a bitch to get to the water. It’s a flood control reservoir, and you have to build above the flood plain. The water is either way down a steep cliff, or way out a shallow slope. Not here. Park your car at the shore's edge, and walk down some steps (15 average - more in a drought - less when full) to the house. Out on the water, and need a beer? It's 10' to the "fridge". Sweet. Tie your boat to the side of the house. When you are ready to get-out-on-the-lake, heck, you’re already there. The FloatHouse is booked solid in the summer, but actually the fringes are the best. Hot enough for swimming by day, and cold enough for a fire at night is as good as it gets. Plus, no one is out - it’s so deserted. Winter is amazing, too. Especially for holidays like Christmas or Thanksgiving. While its the perfect place for families or extended families, it’s also beyond the perfect place for bachelor/ette type groups. We are somewhat unique in the business to allow these types of groups. Most places ban them. We don’t, because the FloatHouse is just so darned perfect for these types. No driving, and lots of fun things to do. We rarely have regrets. If you are the “trip organizer” - "book it dano" - you will be the hero. Trust me. Rick & Ann

Amenities

Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Ski in / Ski out

Map of Jonestown, TX

Reviews

5.0/5.0
Outstanding(78 Reviews)
5.0
Jul 2023
We had the best time. They have thought of everything you could need in any situation. Location is beautiful and house is perfect. Will definitely be back!
5.0
Jun 2023
The Floathouse is great! Unfortunately the lake is very low right now so the slide and rope swing are not usable and at the time of our visit there were 60 stair steps from car to house. Our stay was still waterfront and we were able to launch shallow water craft right from the little dock there. May flies were an issue for a few days, but we did not have any mosquito problems. The blower provided helped with the bugs. The house is not fancy, but well equipped with everything we needed. We really appreciate the use of fishing poles, canoe, little trolling motor craft, and games. Our family loved this place and we would definitely like to come again and we highly recommend it to others. I booked this through VRBO, but next time would definitely use Ann’s direct line as shared on the Famous Floathouse website to make sure I had all the up to date info.
5.0
Mar 2023
Enjoyed the family time.
5.0
Nov 2022
Super smooth process and great amenities on site.
5.0
Oct 2022
Super smooth process and great amenities on site.
4.0
star 5 empty
Oct 2022
Float House gives you everything you need to have an amazing vacation. Well stocked, organized and planned out - perfect for short or long stays. Loved the 70s vibe, comfortable beds, fishing gear and trolling boat. Lots of extra linens, towels and kitchen utensils. Sitting on the deck soaking in the sun, drinking coffee or beer and watching the turtles was perfect morning, noon and night. My only complaint was we should have been more warned about the lake level. While it is out of their control, they didn't let us know about the steep incline/decline to get to the Float House until days before check in, after refund was no longer available. The steps need major work as well as better lighting and a hand rail. My Aunts in their 50s struggled. Anyone with any mobility issues in the slightest would not be able to get up or down. I will say, they did offer to ferry over any heavy items but the pictures need updated to include the current situation (steps specifically). Still loved the Float House! Thank you for everything.
5.0
Oct 2022
Rick and Ann were delightful hosts, meeting needs we didn't even know we had! They went out of their way to make our time at the lake perfect. We hope to come back!
5.0
Oct 2022
We had an amazing time out on the lake. It's a bit of a drive, but so worth being right on the lake. The stairs are precarious but the host did everything possible to make lugging our bags up and down easier.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Jonestown?

The average price for a rental in Jonestown is $376 per night. This rental is $55 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The perfect family lake house made even better by the fact that it is floating!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The perfect family lake house made even better by the fact that it is floating! pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at The perfect family lake house made even better by the fact that it is floating!?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.

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