Tow Retreat on Lake Buchanan w/ Dock & Kayaks!

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Tow Vacation Rental | 3BR | 2BA | 1,550 Sq Ft | Step-Free Access

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12144.0 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Fireplace
Kitchen
Parking available
Washer
Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Tow, Texas

Lake Buchanan
‪5 min walk‬
Fall Creek Vineyards
‪12 min drive‬
Canyon of the Eagles Nature Park
‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Additional Sleeping (Sunroom)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds, 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

About this property

Enjoy the simple life in Tow when you stay at this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom Texas vacation rental! This home away from home boasts lake views, a breezy sunroom, and a private dock. Outdoor enthusiasts will fall in love with the outdoor space featuring patio furniture and a porch swing. With a ping pong table, 3 kayaks, and access to Lake Buchanan right outside the door, this home is the perfect place for large groups of friends or family who want to escape the bustle of life!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Washer/Dryer | Sunroom w/ Lake Views | Gas Grill

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: 2 Twin Beds | Bedroom 3: 2 Twin/Full Futon Bunk Beds, Queen Futon | Living Room: Queen Futon | Sunroom: 2 Futons

INDOOR LIVING: Flat-screen TV, DVD player, a wood-burning fireplace (wood not provided)
OUTDOOR LIVING: Patio furniture, 1 two-person kayak, 2 one-person kayaks, life vests, beach towels, beach chairs
KITCHEN: Dishwasher, fridge, stove/oven, microwave, coffee maker, dining table, cooking basics
GENERAL: Ceiling fans, central air conditioning, central heating, linens, towels, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, iron/board, trash bags, paper towels
FAQ: Step-free access, pet fee (paid pre-trip), no WiFi
PARKING: Driveway (6 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

OUTDOOR RECREATION: Lake Buchanan (on-site), Cedar Point Recreation Area (1 mile), Paradise Point Fishing Dock (2 miles), Vanishing Texas River Cruise (35 miles), Eagle Eye Observatory (37 miles)
THINGS TO SEE & DO: Fall Creek Vineyards (6 miles), Torr Na Lochs Vineyard & Winery (21 miles)
DAY TRIPS: Llano (18 miles), Fredericksburg Historic District (56 miles)
AIRPORT: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (88 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $75 fee (+ fees & taxes)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The backyard is not fenced. There is an area near the back steps to tie your pet if needed. Water and food bowls are provided
- NOTE: Wood for the wood-burning fireplace is not provided. It is recommended that you bring your own
- NOTE: This property serves as a remote escape; therefore, it does not include WiFi

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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Sunrise at Buchanan Lake from the property. Your getaway includes a main house, guest house, BBQ smoke house, and accommodates up to 10 people. Two kayaks, inflatables, and other lawn games are included for your enjoyment!

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Tow

Located in Tow, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Llano Red Top Jail and Llano County Jail are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake LBJ and Inks Lake State Park. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking and power boating adventures can be found near the property.

Tow, Texas

What's nearby

Lake Buchanan - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Fall Creek Vineyards - 12 min drive - 8.4 km
Inks Lake State Park - 29 min drive - 29.7 km
Spider Mountain Bike Park - 50 min drive - 45.2 km
Canyon of the Eagles Nature Park - 59 min drive - 63.3 km

Restaurants

‪Bluffton Store - ‬11 min drive
‪Paradise Point Marina - ‬6 min drive
‪Granny's Kuntry Cafe - ‬4 min drive
‪The Overlook Restaurant - ‬58 min drive
‪Tea-Licious - ‬60 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tow Retreat on Lake Buchanan w/ Dock & Kayaks! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Tow Retreat on Lake Buchanan w/ Dock & Kayaks!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tow Retreat on Lake Buchanan w/ Dock & Kayaks!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tow Retreat on Lake Buchanan w/ Dock & Kayaks! located?

This family-friendly Tow holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Lake Buchanan and Colorado River. Llano County Park and Black Rock Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Patty J.

1 April 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for family weekend

This was a very cozy house, clean and great for a family weekend. The host was very responsive.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

SUSPA C.

17 March 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Stay

We enjoyed our stay at this lakeside property. We saw deer and flock of geese at our backyard. Old house but very clean, the sunroom seems new. We spent most of our time in the sunroom overlooking the lake. All kitchen appliances are new. Will recommend for family and large group.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curtis H.

14 March 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Visit to Lake Buchanan

We really enjoyed our visit to this nice, peaceful location on a cove of Lake Buchanan. The house is charming, clean, and secluded, with a beautiful backyard where you can sit and look out at the cove. The lake level is low now, but it's still fairly easy to take the kayaks down to the shore and paddle out as far as you want into the lake. The property owner is very courteous and responsive.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Prasanna G.

6 December 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cooperative Host and cool property

We had a good time at this property as the Host was very cooperative and responsive.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

21 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Getaway

Lovely, peaceful setting with so much to distract you from your cares. Kayaking, ping pong, comfy spots to nap and sleep. Well cared for and well loved home!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

20 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute retro house

The house was just like the pictures and had everything we needed. We had all age ranges and the house worked for everyone. The ping pong table and kayaks were a great bonus that we really enjoyed.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal F.

1 April 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It was so relaxing

It was so relaxing! We never left the property. Kitchen was well equipped

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruben M.

10 April 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just to Relax

Our stay was very relaxing. We are sad the water line is down 20 feet. But that is just the way it is sometimes. We had everything we needed at the house, kayaks, table tennis, plates, utensils, towels etc. You only need to bring clothes and food. Easy to get to. Very quiet neighborhood tucked away from the world. If you are looking for a fun place with lots to do if you want to... or just to sit around and do NOTHING... this is a great economical place. Our property owner was very quick to answer questions, make suggestions, and take care of anything we needed. Very happy with the overall experience, and will do it again soon.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

april k.

26 March 2019

Decent lake house.

Upon arrival while putting away groceries I found the fridge and freezer very dirty and a lot of old mildew food inside. When going to bed my husband was shocked by a faulty extension cord next to the bed. I have a 1 year old who was there so I'm glad he didn't touch it first. This place would have been outstanding without these issues. My kids loved the canoes and fishing dock.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

4/10 Poor

Lesley A.

2 July 2023

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Terrible not as advertised

The kayaks all had holes. I had to unload dishes and laundry that were not mine. There was glass on the floor from a broken window that did not get cleaned up right. The dock has no electricity running to it. The dock is no where near the water. Its not a private cove as advertised. The owner did nothing to make our stay the way it should have been. TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE. WILL NOT BE RETURNING.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Stacey R.

4 March 2020

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Infested with SPIDERS

Get to the home and the code for the door does not seem to work. Turn the knob and the house is unlocked, it never locks through out our stay. The house smells like it’s been closed for months. Turn on the lights to the house and it has cobwebs everywhere . The dining room fan is dripping with dust. Go to plug my phone in and find our first spider. The linens smelly musty, so I decide to call the manager. This house has no WiFi, and between five cell phones we have no service. I could not call text or even email for help. Making the best of it we go to bed and wake up to a day filled with killing spiders, they were everywhere. I go to the grocery and buy food and spider spray. I spent the afternoon vacuuming and spraying. That’s how I know the house was not cleaned, because the vacuum left lines everywhere, and I never saw vacuum lines when we arrived. Next I go to make burgers and fire up the grill. It’s filled with dirt, debris, leaves. Clean that out, replace the tank with a new one furnished by the owner and the grill is dead. Dead Dead, can’t ever get it working. Next day my kid almost rips her toe nail off on the transition between the carpet and the tile. A huge metal white transition is not nailed or screwed down it’s just sitting between the two floors and my kid was lucky enough to find that. My three year old wakes up screaming from her nap and she was bitten by a spider. An hour later it turns out she was bitten by a brown recluse spider. Later I was trying to figure out why a burner would not work on the stove, pull the burners off and lift off the top of the stove To find it filled with solid grease. The last night we stayed in our Class A RV to avoid anyone else from being bitten. I have documented photos of how filthy this house was. Would have loved to call for help, could never get service to call for any.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jerry S.

12 September 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Anniversary Family retreat

We had a very good time at Ruthies getaway. The family cooking and serenity of the area was very enjoyable. The house layout for the family was good, fully supplied utensils. Plentiful supply of towels, paper products The only negative is the listing does not say the boat dock was out of water due to low water level or that the lake was low. We had no idea. We adapted. Other than that, the time was fantastic.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marielle D.

7 August 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Home

Excellent communication with host. All linens clean and plenty of space. Everything you’d need in the kitchen. Nice quite property and neighborhood. We’ll rent again!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erica N.

19 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

This place was even better than pictures. It's on a private cove with no boats coming through, the beachy walk-in was great for the kids and the water was so clear. The house was stocked with anything you would need! We are already planning to book here again for next year.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Russell S.

4 January 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful getaway

This was a great little get away from the big city. We were able to fish off the dock and catch some nice sized catfish. The boys kayaked all over the lake and had a great time. Look forward to coming back.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diana A.

17 September 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

This listing was great - it was a quiet property right on the water with a dock for the kids to swim off of. All around awesome!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

1 August 2021

Liked: Check-in

Lake 2021

House was nice very clean and lots of room. Yard needs a lot of help. Trees need to be trimmed. You listed 2 bathrooms but one was so hot you could not use it. Screen doors need to be fixed the were all torn. The handle inside the front door kept falling off. We did enjoy our stay. The dock was awesome kids had fun fishing. Price was good as well.

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10/10 Excellent

Sophia

12 July 2021

Wonderful Getaway!

Myself, my two best friends, and our seven children all fit comfortably and had an absolutely wonderful time. We hope to be back again soon!! Every detail was lovingly thought of and the amenities were perfect.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

9 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful getaway!

Absolutely wonderful. Every detail was perfect. Enough room for our large party, excellent amenities, and wonderful scenery. Hope to be back again soon!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen v.

7 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place for family!

This property was the perfect "overflow" home for our family gathering. Everything was in order and very clean. The waterfront back yard and boat dock were comfortable and useful!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

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10/10 Excellent

Kathy

7 July 2021

Great place for family gathering!

This property was a great overflow sleeping home for our family! Everyone was very comfortable. The home was clean and relaxing. Nice back yard on the water.

10/10 Excellent

Sara G.

2 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tow Retreat

Had a nice stay - only issue were the kayaks. 2 of them were taking on water but talked to owner about issue. Large group next door but you won't have known it . Very quiet and restful.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

glenna s.

2 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Our family two adult sons and families get together for vacation every summer. For the past three years we've been staying here we have boat and jet skis and this is a perfect place for us

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

helen B.

1 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Wonderful time with kids and grandkids. This was the perfect spot for swimming, fishing, boating and relaxing. Our grandkids loved it. The waterfront views and access were perfect. The kids swam all day in the beach area behind house. Accommodations were perfect. Everything we needed for a fun filled vacation was provided. Can’t wait to come back. Owners was so very friendly and helpful. Overall perfect vacation!!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

26 April 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A three day family retreat

The property was very clean and it had everything you would need for a great time. We loved the location with the beautiful views of the lake. My family also loved the ping pong table and the kayaks. The price was very reasonable for all the charm it came with.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

Additional Sleeping (Sunroom)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

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