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Beautiful, quiet, spacious, comfortable and fun home with LAKE & RIVER access!

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Near the sandy peninsula is where the water deepens to the vast Lake LBJ!
Back of home: Lower patio, Upper patio, covered deck, Lush lawn, GREAT VIEWS
Peaceful, beautiful, plentiful!  Come enjoy!
Newest Addition : Game Room! Arcades Games, Foosbal, Ping Pong, Card Table....
Relax - Refresh - Revive - Enjoy. Clear fresh water between 1 - 5ft (can vary)

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 14288.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Kingsland, TX
  • Llano Slab
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Lake LBJ
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • The Legends Golf Course
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 2-Queen

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3- Queen

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4-

1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Double Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed, 1 Large Single Futon and 1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful, quiet, spacious, comfortable and fun home with LAKE & RIVER access!

4 Bedrooms/4 baths/ 3000 sqft! and Sleeps 14 IN BEDS--And we've added a NEW GAME ROOM!!! July 2024.

**READ EACH PHOTO REMARKS FOR MORE DETAILS**

The open water here is peaceful, clear and beautiful. This is a quality home located on a quiet section of the Llano Arm of Lake LBJ in Kingsland, Texas. With views of Packsaddle Mountain and the Hill Country over the calm, quite and constant level waters of Lake LBJ, you’ll find beauty in every day with any weather. Set on a large grassy lot, this beautiful and comfortable home sits at the meeting point of Lake LBJ and Llano River. With lake activities in one direction and the adventures and beauty of the river in the other, there is something for everyone. The water level at the dock is usually about 2-3 feet deep. The sandy bottom channel can get as high as 5ft for a great swimming hole, with shallow sandy landing area great for relaxing. With a mostly soft sandy bottom, playing, swimming wading, and all activities are easy on the eyes and the feet. Even though the normal water level is constant, the sandy channels vary and can shift a little after big rains, but rarely does it get over 5 ft to go all the way to the other side where there is a large Sandy Beach area. This is great for running around with kids, picnicking or hiking up river. Just about 1 ½ -2 miles up river is an area known as “The Slab”. A public but largely unknown park like setting of granite slabs of rock which form rapids, slides and swimming holes. If you don’t want to hike up, you can drive to the parking area just up the street. When the current is stronger, the ultra adventurous can start at The Slab and venture down the calm Llano River on floats until you arrive back at the Lake House.

Prefer the deep waters? Head the other direction. Kayaks and Canoes can take in you in either direction for deeper swimming or fishing options. Up river has depths varying from 1-7ft! Down the lake side gets deeper as you go until it reaches 5-6 ft in areas about 100-200 yards from our dock. Another 100 yards or so and it becomes 10-15+ feet as you enter the main part of Lake LBJ. (See **Boats** at end) There are three kayaks, a canoe provided at no additional charge.

Or, if you're like most of our guest, you can just enjoy the peaceful and quiet waters right in front of the home. From the moment you wake with your coffee, to the frequent dips in fresh, boat free waters for a dip or float, to the amazing sunsets over the hill country behind...you will quickly embrace having this open water view all day long!

While the home is in a quiet and peaceful area, all the modern necessities are there and are your local shops, restaurants and the HEB Grocery are just 4 miles away. There is also a full 18 hole golf course just 2 miles up the road and an HOA Beach just ½ mile up where you can camp out on sandy beaches in front of deeper waters.

**Bunk Room is 4th bed and sleeps up to 6 w/ it's own full bathroom
**There is a half bath near the kitchen
**Full bath in main hallway between all bedroom doors
**Full bath in Primary bedroom

River Oaks Lake House is conveniently located in central Texas about 60 minutes northwest of Austin, 90 minutes north of San Antonio.

***BOATS***Our property is in the sand bar of the Llano River arm of Lake LBJ. The water is shallow. If you are planning on bringing or renting a boat, be aware that most boats will not reach the dock. Feel free to ask questions if you have concerns. We've pulled in and seen many pontoons, flat fishing boats, and jet skis make it to our dock in the past. But, the historic 2018 Flood still has Mother Nature making adjustments. It continues to change but is still consistently too shallow for boat (motor) traffic of any kind.

Property manager

Chad Proctor
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 27
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
PET(s) MUST be PRE-approved. $150/1 pet: 250/2pets
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please include: Names(Ages)of all guests; Any Pets(CANNOT add after booking); general plans for your stay (To ensure home is a fit) and Photo ID
We do not allow parties on the property (only guests on your list). No pets or guests can be added after booking.
NO Inflatables, water slides,bounce houses, baby pools....anything that would sit on the grass for more than a couple of hours.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Kingsland

Located in Kingsland, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Lighthouse Country Club and Kingsland Massage Garage are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake LBJ and Longhorn Cavern State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Kingsland, TX

What's nearby

  • Lighthouse Country Club - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Llano Slab - 7 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Lake LBJ - 10 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Kingsland Community Park - 12 min drive - 8.6 km
  • The Legends Golf Course - 15 min drive - 10.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Alfredo's Mexican Restaurant #2 - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Crazy Gals Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪La Tequila Jalisco - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful, quiet, spacious, comfortable and fun home with LAKE & RIVER access! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Beautiful, quiet, spacious, comfortable and fun home with LAKE & RIVER access!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful, quiet, spacious, comfortable and fun home with LAKE & RIVER access!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful, quiet, spacious, comfortable and fun home with LAKE & RIVER access! located?

This family-friendly Kingsland holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Llano River, Lighthouse Country Club and Llano Slab. Lake LBJ and Colorado River are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mickey H.

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

Great House and Location

Had a great Spring Break and birthday celebrations with kids and grandkids. Will be back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie W.

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

Relaxing Fall Weekend

The house was fantastic for our group! Great flexibility of sleeping options! The Game Room and the Kayaks and the canoe were a huge hit for all ages. The only downside to this property was NO ONE wanted to leave!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kirby K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy H.

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

What a fun place!

This property was great for our family of 5 adults and 4 boys ages 2-9. The game room was an absolute hit with everyone. (do need to replace the ping pong balls) The video game consoles were great for all! Access to the river was easy, and there were many places for the littlest ones to play and swim safely once we got them across the river. It wasn't too deep for adults, but the littles needed help navigating. We took them across on tubes and in the canoe. The older boys learned to kayak with the kayaks left for us on-site and they had the best time. We had taken inner tubes and used them some, but the kayaks were by far more fun. The bedrooms and bathrooms were the perfect size for our needs and having the basement bunk space with its own bathroom and outdoor access was perfect. Kitchen was well-equipped and roomy, but we mostly cooked outside on the HUGE Blackstone grill. It was wonderful. You will not be disappointed if you stay here, if you are looking for clean and roomy accommodations with river access and a beautiful and welcoming yard and patio spaces. Chad and Gaby were very communicative and made sure we had everything we needed. A great weekend for us and we hope to one day visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

keith m.

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

Excellent Getaway for Dads

We have 8 men who are friends from high school in the late 80's. We make an annual trip to hang out and catch-up. This home was perfect for us for a second year in a row. We really renjoy sitting in the river out in front of the house. We take a popup shade tent and chairs and just sit and visit all day. We use the canoe and kayaks to take our stuff across to the more shallow part of the river. It's perfect. The house is fantastic and we fit easily. We also cook quite a lot. The home has all the cooking utensils we need including a large outdoor griddle on the patio. The owner has been super helpful and responsive each year. This year we had a nice surprise with the new garage addition which had a large sectional, very large tv and a ping pong table. We couldn't ask for a better place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandy H.

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

Great get-away!

We really enjoyed this property! The owners were great with communication and everything was as pictured. We even met some of the neighbors and they were wonderful people as well. Overall great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron A.

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

Family vacation

The house and the hosts were great. The house was large and decorated great. The hosts were awesome answering all our questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

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

Family vacay

We had a wonderful time! The house is well laid out with plenty of room for everyone. We loved sitting on the back porch as much as possible. The view is beautiful and the yard and dock are great for playing, swimming and kayaking/canoeing. We found everything we needed in the kitchen. The new game room is huge and great for watching tv together. We played lots of ping pong too! Great week and the hosts were very responsive and accommodating!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John W.

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

Great Stay on Lake LBJ

This was a great property right on the Llano arm of lake LBJ. The kitchen was well supplied. Quiet neighborhood. The fishing off the dock was surprisingly good. Nothing big but fun for the grandkids. They also really enjoyed the recently added game room. Chad and Gaby were very attentive and responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry and Cindy S.

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

Eclipse Family Celebration

Beginning with Proctors NOT changing their regular rate, in order to cash in on eclipse folks, it was a great stay with awesome owners communicating well every step of the way. We highly recommend their home for your family stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim C.

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

Very nice!

This house was excellent for our golf group…..check in was easy, the owners communicated well and the house was spotless. The backyard was gorgeous and we spent a lot of time on their back patio enjoying the river view.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

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

The Perfect Spot

This house was perfect for adults and families of all ages. There is plenty of space for multiple families! Our kids enjoyed the kayaks and playing by the river all day. The house has everything you need for grilling and cooking out. We will definitely be staying at this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael w.

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

It's all about the Beautiful Backyard with Lake View

Our family stayed here this past week, and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The home is large enough and comfortable enough for a large family, well equipped, great indoor and outdoor space, quiet area. So peaceful to look at the river, sandbar and hills in the background. Nice big backyard for playtime and other activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

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

Family get together

Great space, fun for the kids, everyone had fun. The house layout worked well and made for comfortable accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl J.

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

Beautiful Property . . .

We had an amazing stay at this property. It was very clean and was just as depicted in the pictures. The ages of our family ranged from 4 to 86, and there was something for everyone. The kids loved fishing from the bank and they caught a lot of fish. The kayaks and canoe were a big hit as well. My favorite parts were drinking coffee out on the spacious deck and watching the beautiful sunsets each evening. The hosts were very responsive and accommodating. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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

70th Bday Celebration

Had a great time at this property celebrating my mom's 70th birthday. Tons of space and great house layout.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Wanda S.

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

Relaxing weekend

We took our kids and grandkids. Despite the extreme heat and low water, we had a relaxing family time. Hosts were very nice and answered a our questions promptly. House was as described. Nice outside space and beautiful pecan trees.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie I.

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

Fun for all.

Even though temperatures were triple digit the entire time we had a great vacation. Adults had a pop-up in the middle of the river / Lake and just relaxed lounging in the river for coolness. the older kids were fishing with a couple of adults who were interested in fishing and caught a good many fish.( Bass one sunfish catfish Etc. ( little kids chased each other around right in the river with no fear of deep water. The canoes and kayaks were so great to have. House had ample room for everyone and was just as portrayed. Door between bedrooms and main part of house kept baby napping and kid play quiet. Ping pong table was a great indoor activity. Lots of utensils pots and pans and very roomy kitchen area with Long Bar.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David L.

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

Great Spot for the Whole Group

We had a large group of friends with a small kid and this place couldn’t have been more perfect. The living room and kitchen area are set up perfectly for large meals, the patio area (especially the blackstone grill!!) was great for playing bags and relaxing, and the access to the river couldn’t have been better. Definitely plan on bringing a vinyl tent and some chairs and just post up in the river until sundown and watch the beautiful sunset behind the hills. Best 4th of July spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

keith m.

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

Fun Home for a Reunion of Friends

We had eight high school friends stay for our annual reunion. We've been meeting for 20 years. This home was perfect for us. The property is as advertised. The owners were very helpful and fast to respond to our questions. We had plenty of space and beds for everyone. We enjoyed the kayaks. We also spent time just sitting in the river in front of the house with a pop up shade and chairs. The air conditioning was excellent, but they still provided extra fans throughout the house for added comfort. This home definitely made the list for us to make a return trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy E.

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

Relaxing family weekend

Our family enjoyed a relaxing weekend away. The water by the house was perfect to sit and relax in, kayak, swim, fish, and snorkel. We also enjoyed the lake which was so close by. The house had everything we needed. We especially loved cooking outside on the Blackstone and ate and played cards on the large outdoor table.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valentina G.

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

Getaway

We really enjoyed our stay. The house was nice with plenty of room for everyone. We had a good time going down to the water and swimming or just hanging out. Heb and food places are near by. The home owners were great to work with. A place we would.visit again. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maison C.

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

Perfect Weekend Getaway

We rented this property for an extended family weekend getaway. The property was perfect for our needs. We had five adults, 2 kids and 2 little ones and there was more than enough room for all of us. The rental was clean and the owners were very friendly and communicative. The kayaks and paddle boards were a great bonus. We will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie A.

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

Best Birthday ever

Great place for our family to stay and enjoy the river and nearby activities
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maralee L., Sulphur Springs, TX

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outdoor living

The outdoor living was the best part of this stay, huge back yard with a lush green lawn and access to water, stunning views from the spacious porch with plenty of seating for our family get together.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Chad Proctor

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Chad moved to Austin in 1978 as a 5 year old. Gaby came from Mexico to learn English in Austin in 1999. They met....and now have over 20 years marriage and 3 kids. We have 2 vacation rental properties (Kingsland, New Braunfels) and love hosting! We take pride in giving our guest privacy and freedoms but making sure we communicate before and during their stay to their preference to make sure they have all their needs and questions covered.

Why they chose this property

We bought Love by the Lake in 2015. It was the end of a long drought and we saw how low other lakes were. So we made our focus on the constant water levels of Lake LBJ and looked all over the massive lake for months. When we found this gem we knew instantly! This was our home! At the time, Kingsland was a bit of a sleeper town. Since then, it has grown into a fantastic town full of Lake Life, River Life, Nature...and now great restaurants, shops and more.

What makes this property unique

We are on a very unique strip of waterfront where the Llano River becomes Lake LBJ. We maintain constant level water from LBJ, but the nature, peace, the quiet and the variety that comes with the Llano River. Our mostly sandy bottom and shallower waters are appealing for all ages. And long lush grassy lawn faces the westward lake and mountains in the background creating some of the best sunset in Texas!

We have a large and comfortable home with an open family concept...but with unique private spots as well. There are lots of outdoor spaces for relaxing, cooking and playing games. Ample parking with our unique "parking lot" in front of the house and the local airstrip across the road which can be fun for all ages to watch the small plans come and go.

The best of sunsets, lawns, river life, lake life and family home...all wrapped in one!

Languages:

English, Spanish

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