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Free Night* I Above Auth Westlake I Pool&Spa I Game Room I Back House

Experience ultimate relaxation at this upscale estate where personalized service meets luxury amenities like concierge planning.

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A heated pool
Interior
Outdoor dining
5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 16334 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Hot Tub
  • Barbecue grill
  • Gym

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Free Night* I Above Auth Westlake I Pool&Spa I Game Room I Back House

*Winter Sale! Buy 2 Get 1 Night Free- One free Sunday-Wednesday night per reservation & must be attached PRE/POST booked stay. Free night does not apply for Thursday, Friday or Saturday nights. Promos may not be used for monetary value. Valid for new reservations booked before 3/31/25 with a stay before 3/31/25. May not be combined with other offers; excludes holidays & local event dates as determined by ABOVE; must be applied at time of booking.

The Above Vacation Residences Difference

Guests trusting ABOVE for their luxury travel learn that the unexpected is our standard. Most of our estates are the homeowner’s primary residences- contrary to an industry filled of those contrived, and sparsely appointed investment rental properties. Our luxury properties immerse guests in the finest of amenities, finishes and concierge services, while giving visitors the true sense of living like a local.

Complimentary Luxury Services Included
Luxury Services for every guest- Our mission is to provide unforgettable service, wrapped within the luxury of a custom estate, curating a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

•Concierge Planning- Our service managers are ready to pre-book the best experiences to make our destinations come alive and assist with any pre-arrival needs for your group.
•24/7 personal House Manager service- At check-in, you will be introduced to your personal House Manager who is carefully selected and trained in the art of service. Our House Managers visit daily and our managers are available 24/7 to deliver that ABOVE 5-star experience.
•We will also delight you with the ABOVE Welcome Experience, daily refresh service, luxury spa amenities, luxury white linens, and more!

Nestled in one of Austin's treasured neighborhoods, The Westlake Estate is the perfect place for any group gathering. The home features a Main House as well as a Back House all on an oversized lot under heritage oaks that are over 200 years old. The Main House has an open living and kitchen area so that no one is far from the action. The Back House has its own living area and kitchen, which is just across the breezeway from the game garage complete with TV, pool/ping pong table and a relaxing sectional sofa. The courtyard features a relaxing porch space with dining and lounge areas overlooking the pool and hot tub. This property is regularly set for 12 guests, but, with homeowner approval, can host as many as 16 guests with luxury Frontgate beds which would also be set with ABOVE standard luxury linens. Additional fees may apply. All guests must be pre-approved to rent this estate. A full guest list will be required.


ROOM DESCRIPTIONS
MAIN HOME
*King Primary Bedroom with en suite full bathroom - 1st floor
*Queen Bedroom with en suite full bathroom- 2nd floor
*Queen Bedroom with shared full bathroom - 2nd floor
BACK HOUSE
*Two Twin Bedroom with shared full bathroom- 1st floor
*Two Queen Bedroom with en suite full bathroom- 1st floor

CLEANING STANDARDS: ABOVE follows rigorous standards using CDC/VRMA disinfecting protocols with increased attention to heavily trafficked and high touch areas.

DISCLAIMER: Room configurations, bedding, decor, and all other contents depicted in the photos may have changed since photographed.

** All bookings with ABOVE must be pre-approved before they are considered confirmed. The ease of “click to book” with our travel partners should be viewed as “click to request.” Only through proper vetting can we ensure the homeowner’s needs, and our guest’s expectations are in sync before we can confirm any reservation. **

IMPORTANT: Our properties will not be rented to any group/event that may disrupt the serene neighborhood. We deeply value our neighbors and thus final approval of any reservation only comes after a conversation that gives us full confidence that neighbor rights and house rules will be respected. NO DISRUPTIVE GUESTS.

Property manager

ABOVE Vacation Residences

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Car available

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Table tennis
  • Arcade/game room
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Office
  • Computer monitor
  • Printer
  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness center
  • Golf privileges
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Bicycle on site
  • Boat on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 3600 sq ft (334 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 28

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 are allowed on site
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

Arrive Authentic Westlake Estate 5bd/3.5ba Pool/spa Gamerm House
Arrive Authentic Westlake Estate 5bd/3.5ba Pool/spa Gamerm
2353-143561
Arrive Authentic Westlake Estate 5bd/3.5ba Pool/spa Gamerm

About the neighborhood

Map
West Lake Hills, TX

What's nearby

  • Lake Austin - 4 min drive
  • Zilker Park - 5 min drive
  • Barton Springs Pool - 8 min drive
  • Sixth Street - 10 min drive
  • University of Texas at Austin - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Austin Station - 13 min drive
  • Downtown Station - 19 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mozart's Coffee Roasters - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hula Hut - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Free Night* I Above Auth Westlake I Pool&Spa I Game Room I Back House have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Free Night* I Above Auth Westlake I Pool&Spa I Game Room I Back House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Free Night* I Above Auth Westlake I Pool&Spa I Game Room I Back House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Free Night* I Above Auth Westlake I Pool&Spa I Game Room I Back House?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Free Night* I Above Auth Westlake I Pool&Spa I Game Room I Back House located?

This family-friendly West Lake Hills vacation home is located in Bee Creek Terrace, within 2 mi (3 km) of Lady Bird Lake and Lake Austin. Colorado River and St. John Neumann Catholic Church are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Free Night* I Above Auth Westlake I Pool&Spa I Game Room I Back House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Austin Family vacation
This was a lovely home to stay at while in Austin with my family! Great location and we especially liked the pool & jacuzzi! Carson took good care of us. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property for a large family
Beautiful setting and great property for a family 70th birthday. Above did a fantastic job of setting us up and taking care of us throughout the weekend. I recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Arturo T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Austin F1 Experience
Property is well managed and Ronaldo, our host manager did a great job walking us through the property and assisting with any items we needed to make our stay more enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

logan n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Rental in a cozy neighborhood
Overall the house was nice and clean. Neighborhood was great making the drive into downtown Austin convenient. Only hidden cost was the jacuzzi heater & pool which you can opt out to get or not. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Alyssa K.

Incredible Bachelorette
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I just got back from the most amazing stay at this property for my bachelorette. Everything about this home and ABOVE absolutely exceeded expectations and it was the most wonderful weekend. I would 10000% recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Great place
12 of us—all professionals in our early/mid 30’s—stayed here for a bachelor party weekend. The layout of the place is great and pictures don’t do it justice. The Ty and Sherie from Arrive were great and very accommodating. The space was fine for 12 people, but would be more comfortable for 8 or fewer. But I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

Great Home/Great Experience
Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My group and I came into town for a UT football game. The house was exactly as advertised. We had a fantastic stay and were impressed by house close everything was. Between the campus + downtime Austin, it felt like everything was a maximum 15 minute uber.The staff at Above communicated with us very well.
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10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

Great Rental in Austin
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: House was well located and maintained. Great layout for our group of family with teens. Home had everything we needed and manager was very responsive to any and all questions. Definitely recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Above Austin Authentic Westlake Stay
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The stay was nice. The crew at Above Austin were all nice and easy to get along with. The pictures don't do this place justice. The house and guest house are very spacious and the location is ideal. One is less than 15 min from everything in Austin. If I have a need for a large group space again in Austin, I will rent this place again.

8/10 Good

Timothy C., Long Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice home
Overall a nice stay, clean, well kept and a lot to do. Pool, ping pong, great ac, and up kept. However we were let down on the room situation with the added beds as the post mentioned it could sleep up to 14. This meant added beds in a office with a desk and furniture so it wasn’t actually suited as a sleeping space. There was also pictures of the families and there clothes in drawers and closets. I wish this was communicated better
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

MATTHEW M., Carmel, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Disappointing in most regards
Overall, I was very disappointed in this rental for the price charged. This was priced at a premium and the experience was well short of a premium one. The owner left their personal items in bedrooms and the kitchen. There was no closet space to hang items. We were there for a week and lived out of our suite cases. All drawers in the bedrooms were full with homeowner items. The bathroom drawers were full too - home owner toiletries, hair brushes, etc. The upstairs bedrooms had a substantial amount of childhood photos, trophies, pictures from childhood - so many my daughters felt uncomfortable sleeping in those bedrooms. The kitchen intermingled drawers for renter use with drawers with personal effects. The kitchen pantry again mixed home owner items with the trash bins they ask you to use. There was no place but the kitchen counters to store non-perishable groceries for the week. There are a lot of family pictures in most room - dining room (2 of 3 walls), living room, both upstairs bedrooms, master bedroom, in the coach house. For a rental property the owner should make the decor much more neutral than presented. Second, the rules for the hot tub and pool could have been better disclosed. The owner requires the property manager to come on and off the property each time the hot tub is turned on and off! This was unsettling at best and negatively impacted our ability to settle in and enjoy. The hot tub has to go off at 10:00 pm even on weekends even if there is no noise from the guests. The pool lights did not turn on. The property management company was pleasant and had consistently good communication. They admitted to a ball being dropped along the way and it should have been communicated to us prior to check in the home was homeowner occupied. I'm an experienced renter and have not seen a home presented this way before. They attempted to move us to another home but there was no availability.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Katie G.

Wonderful Stay
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful stay at Above Austin Authentic Westlake. The house was as described and perfect for a large group. The Above team was very attentive and helpful.

10/10 Excellent

Andy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Set-Up for Fun
The house had everything we hoped for... great place to hang for the day and close to town. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jack B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great all-around
Property staff was on-call the whole time we were there. Great stay overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wish we could stay longer!
So glad we booked this place! The house is awesome - it’s designed for both relaxation and fun in a beautiful neighborhood. Our house manager, Alexandrea, was incredible and made our stay extra special and comfortable. Everything was set up beautifully upon our arrival. The house comfortably slept our group of 15.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Property for Family Gathering
The property was very clean, and the main living area was spacious. The pool and yard were lovely, and we enjoyed watching the deer in the back of the property. It was challenging for our party of 9 adults and a baby that one of the showers was broken, and I was notified only two days before arrival. Nevertheless, this was a nice location for our family gathering, and we really enjoyed our stay. It was a pleasure working with the Above Realty Group. Conor in Guest Services was so helpful before arrival. The House Manager, Alexandrea, was wonderful! There were several maintenance issues involving power to plugs, fans, outside lights, dishwasher, and internet service. She was very prompt in addressing these issues and any other request we had. She even surprised us with pastries one morning. The Above team is excellent!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Ezra M.

Great stay, exceeded expectations
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our group really enjoyed our stay at The Authentic Westlake Estate. Accommodations were well appointed, and amenities (pool, jacuzzi, ping-pong table) were great additions. The house including rooms, bathrooms and kitchen were all clean, and we felt like we had everything we needed.Equally if not more impressive was the ABOVE staff. The concierge services made scheduling activities including a pontoon boat ride were very helpful. Ronie, our house manager went above and beyond to make sure we were all comfortable, happy, and even at times well fed and hydrated! He took the initiative on several occasions to bring us items we needed even without us asking (ex. waffles for breakfast). He was personable and attentive, and I could see him getting along with all different groups and types of people.All in all, great stay.

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can’t beat this place for a large party
Everything went smoothly and everyone was comfortable with their own bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sammy S.

Renters heaven!
This property was truly a one of a kind experience. It has two homes on the property with a pool in between them. We so much enjoyed laying by this private pool, playing some washers in the back yard, and hanging out in the turfed garage playing some ping pong. We never wanted to leave this property!

10/10 Excellent

Brian J.

Beautiful Property and Very Nice House
Very nice property and we had a great time. There are a few items to be aware of. 1. The pool is not as big as it looks in the picture. 2. The management company comes in with a sheet full of rules and fines attached when you arrive and ask you to sign it. I reluctantly did but marked out the $1,000 fine if a neighbor calls and says we were too loud. Really?!? There is no smoking outside, another big fine for that etc. etc. etc. Also the managers drop by everyday to check up on the house. Overall everything went smoothly and I got the deposit back. Just made me feel a little like being in a college dormitory instead of a luxury home. On the plus side the managers were available and ready to do anything for us. The hot tub heater wasn’t working (which was additional to have turned on) so the my got someone out very quickly and didn’t waived that fee. The also setup additional beds for our big group for a fee but it was a big help.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ben S.

Absolutely incredibly, so thankful!
I am so thankful for ARRIVE property management. The house was incredibly, perfect for our group. The pool was perfect for the hot weather and there was plenty of room in the front and back house. ARRIVE was amazing with anything I needed help with. Sherie helped us book a river float and was incredibly accommodating. She answered any questions immediately and was so kind through changes in our schedule. Sean our on site contact was so wonderful. She was amazing about checking in on us, seeing if we needed anything, and answering any questions. I am so so grateful for ARRIVE and the house. Seriously, the weekend was great because of the ARRIVE team. I cannot reccommend them enough!

10/10 Excellent

Brandon S.

Perfection in Austin
Ideally situated home on the edge of Downtown Austin - just a short Uber ride away from key attractions like Rainey and 6th Street. Would highly recommend for groups looking to be together versus split up in a hotel. Pride of ownership shows throughout - a comfortable and welcoming retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Rob M.

Fantastic home in a perfect spot!
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I can't say anything but good things about my experience. The location and accommodations were great. We all slept comfortably and loved all the amenities. Most importantly, the property managers were so accommodating of our group. They made sure we had everything we needed for a fantastic trip.

10/10 Excellent

Sean D.

Guys weekend- one for the books
We had our guys weekend here and it was awesome. The House was cool and fit all of us perfectly. We used the ping pong/pool table a lot of the time and we used the pool a ton. We grilled some, but went downtown to Rainey street to have dinner and go out after a few times, too. I would suggest Rainey, if you haven’t been. Great house. We had a great time.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

Fantastic!
The minute I saw this house I knew this was the one I wanted to rent for the weekend. A group of couples I put together came into Austin to enjoy the weekend and this was truly the perfect place for us. The dynamic of having two houses on the property is really what sold the group. The main house was for the girls and the back house was for all the guys. It really worked out perfectly. The back house has a poker table which was a lot of fun to use and it also has a backyard with washers and horseshoes! Located right next to the back house and in the garage is the game room with a pool table, ping pong table, darts. We spent so much time around the pool and truly couldn't have asked for a better place to stay. We thought we were going to spend most of the weekend in the city but ended up spending most of it at the house. The entire staff at ARRIVE is what took our stay to the next level. They are all so personable and ready to help in any capacity that they can. I would recommend staying at this house and using ARRIVE!