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Romantic One of a Kind Lakefront cabin featured on CBS's "Staycation" - Kayaks!

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Interior
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

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Spicewood, TX
  • Lake Travis
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Krause Springs
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Pace Bend Park
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪65 min drive‬

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Unique Lakeside Eco-Cabin on Magical Property - Kayaks, Canoes, SUPs, Yoga!

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
4.9 out of 5, Exceptional, (20)
The price is NZ$277
for 1 home
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 May
Unique Lakeside Eco-Cabin on Magical Property - Kayaks, Canoes, SUPs, Yoga!

About the area

Spicewood

With a stay at this bed & breakfast in Spicewood, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lake Travis and Colorado River. .This bed & breakfast is 27.3 mi (43.9 km) from Lake Austin and 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Stone House Vineyard.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Travis - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Krause Springs - 16 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Spicewood Vineyards - 22 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Pace Bend Park - 27 min drive - 24.6 km
  • Hamilton Pool Preserve - 46 min drive - 32.1 km

Getting around

  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Smiling Donuts - ‬74 min drive
  • ‪The Lighthouse Restaurant & Lounge - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Flat Creek Estate Winery and Vineyard - ‬71 min drive
  • ‪J5 Steakhouse - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Angels Icehouse - ‬21 min drive

About this property

Romantic One of a Kind Lakefront cabin featured on CBS's "Staycation" - Kayaks!

The Blue Loft is a whimsical, fairy tale-like eco-bungalow that’s like nothing you’ve ever seen. Conjured up from a vision by environmentalist architect Marley Porter, you’ll marvel at the slanted walls, hidden bathroom, and architectural artistry throughout. Stargazing and smores are on the menu here.

Featured on CBS’ show “Staycation,” the Blue Loft lakefront eco-cabin is a mini-marvel of architecture. With slanted walls, a hidden bathroom, and sleeping loft, we guarantee it’s nothing like you’ve ever stayed in.

This uber-unique eco cabin was crafted from a vision by environmentalist architect Marley Porter (One World Theater) in Austin. It comfortably sleeps 2 people in the loft bed, and can accommodate up to 2 additional people with a full-sized convertible sofa bed in the living area. Stonehouse Vinyards Winery is within walking distance, and Krause Springs spring-fed swimming hole is just up the street!

PERFECT FOR
Couples ✷ Digital Nomads ✷ Best Friends ✷ Adventure-Seekers ✷ Personal Retreats

AMENITIES:

INDOOR
*Incredibly Unique Architecture And Design
*Secret Hidden Cozy Bathroom
*Compact Living Area With Abundant Natural Light
*Wifi
*Two-Burner Hot Plate, Mini-Fridge, Toaster Oven, Sink, And Coffee Maker
*All-Natural Body Products, Oeko-Tex Certified Bedding, Local Austin Coffee

OUTDOOR
*Gas And Charcoal Grill In The Eco-Cabin Common Area
*Wonderful Deck For Relaxing And Stargazing
*Hammocks To Unwind In
*Firepit
*Practice Yoga At The Pavilion
*Enjoy Our Dock At The Lake

Enjoy ON-SITE amenities such as: Massage, private yoga sessions, private personal training sessions. Rent ON-SITE kayaks, Stand-up paddle boards, or canoes. We also provide Local Austin coffee, all-natural body products, wifi, private access to the lake (for all guests), lake swimming, sunset views, walking trails, a small waterfall, fire pit, multiple decks to relax on, as well as the abundant nature-filled peace and tranquility.

Local attractions: Stonehouse winery ACROSS THE STREET! Krause Springs spring-fed swimming hole, hiking, canopy tours, boating/kayaking, Hamilton Pool Preserve, boat rental, shopping, restaurants, & more!
There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. A flat-screen television is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom has a shower.Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Toral Jain

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Books
  • Kayak
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Spa

  • Massage

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector 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

Property is also known as

Funky Loft Blue Eco
Funky Loft Blue Eco-cabin Cabin
Funky Loft Blue Eco-cabin Spicewood
Funky Loft Blue Eco-cabin Cabin Spicewood

Romantic One of a Kind Lakefront cabin featured on CBS's "Staycation" - Kayaks! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sharon W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Get away

Cute and relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful oasis tucked away in Spicewood

We enjoyed our stay in the Blue Loft. There are other options to pick from but this one was perfect for our family. My husband, myself and our boys 13 & 16. We went back and forth to the water and the cabin. Enjoyed rides in the canoe. Explored the property. It was a great escape from reality. Easy check in and out. Travis is the best! Great communication and really nice guy. Would recommend staying here. Great place to unwind.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Regina B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, a little rustic

The location of the cabin was perfect. There are several properties on this location, and we chose the loft cabin. It was an adventure getting to bed using the ladder. Once we were in the loft, we realized there were no safety rails which concerned me, but I never fell out of the bed. Overall, I just feel the cabins are a little highly priced for what you get. I’ve been glamping before and the accommodations seem to be more modern. These just seem like very old cabins on an awesome lot. With some updates, this could be a really awesome campground.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grey T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Recommended

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

jacob m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Off the Grid

Beautiful and well maintained property. Check in and out were a breeze. Quiet place out in the country. Great escape from the city. House was clean but small. No ice maker, stove did not work, no pans provided, and no TV. Main sleeping quarters was upstairs via a ladder which was sketchy. We slept on the sofa on the main floor. For safety purposes a railing is needed around the main sleeping quarters. The ladder takes up too much room. Needs to be able to be stowed away to create extra room on the main floor. Thank you for the exlerience.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kami B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vibe

Just stopped in for a wedding, this place is so cute. It was perfect! I’m trying to find a reason to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anita W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect place to unwind and relax

This property is beautiful and has a very zen-like vibe. We stayed in the blue eco-loft and found it utterly charming. The bed in the loft and the futon downstairs were comfortable and the linens were nice. The kitchen is fully stocked with utensils, plates, bowls, pots and pans. There is a tea kettle, coffee maker and a small fridge. We took a camp stove to cook outside but the kitchen has a hot plate if you want to cook indoors. There are also several grills outside if you want to grill. This is a rustic cabin with antique cabinetry, decor, and a tiny bathroom with a shower. It met our needs perfectly but would not be ideal for a family with small children. Nature is the real star of this property. Tall mulberry trees and oaks provide plenty of shade to sit and read a book. There are hammocks and chairs all around and it is incredibly quiet and peaceful. We enjoyed watching the deer right outside our door after dark. The only sounds at night were cicadas. We had hoped to spend time in the water but the lake is very low right now. You can still rent a kayak, SUP, or canoe and fishing is good I hear. We abandoned our plans in the water though and just took advantage of quiet time in nature to unwind and relax. We left feeling completely calm and refreshed. Finally, the property owner, Travis, was incredible. He was very communicative and accommodating. I would stay again and recommend this place to anyone looking for a relaxing time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

César Q., Houston

Liked: Cleanliness

Coolest Eco-Friendly Cabins!!

I recently booked for my girlfriends birthday, and let me tell you I WAS NOT DISSAPOINTED AT ALL!! The whole experience was AMAZING, there's Deer, Smokers for BBQ, A whole waterfall to relax and listen to, and of course the great view of Lake Travis!! Great place to stay even Uber eats delivers that far. Cool thing about it as well is, there's a Winery down the street!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

eddy a.

Liked: Cleanliness

Had a great time, it was quiet and peaceful

We had an amazing time in the cabin, i do wish that the upper part of the loft where we slept had curtains. But other than that we had fun exploring the different place around spicewood. We'll definitely have to plan for another trip back to spicewood.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

GARY R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Property security'

Everything is good except there's no door lock at front. Hoping the property is sanitized with Lysol against Covid-19 not only hand sanitizers but also a spray available for beds, pillows and blankets..
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Dan f.

Liked: Cleanliness

Majestic

Great atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Rene S.

Blue Loft

Quiet place right on the river. You are left alone to enjoy your stay which was great but also quick to reply when I had a question. Only draw back was our room wasn’t cleaned very well at all and bed linen had not been changed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dude S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Rest and Relaxation!

This property is amazing! Its totally chill and relaxed. Just what I needed for a short get away from Austin. The drive from the Austin area is very short, maybe 35 min, but you feel like you are in isolation away from the crowds, the noise, and the hustle & bustle. I was really able to recharge out there. The cabins are all very unique and artistic yet modern and very liveable. We stayed in the Blue cabin, which was super cute and cozy. We walked through a couple other cabins, including the main house, which was luxurious and spacious. We really enjoyed all the amenities on site, like kayaks, boat dock, communal area with games like jenga and corn hole. The fit pit was also very nice, and another couple built a fire while we were there. This property would be ideal for large groups too, if you wanted to rent out all the properties. Lastly, we met Todd, the owner, and he was really nice and accommodating. He helped us with whatever we asked for. We will be back for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Johonna M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful & Ecclectic

My husband and I came out here for my birthday weekend and it was absolutely perfect. Quiet grounds, just enough space for 2 people, right on the lake with supplies you could need. Grounds are pretty saturated with small cabins so you are sharing the property but the guests were all nice. Great location, far enough away from the loudness of Austin but close enough if you wanna go into town one night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Laura R.

Relaxing & Rustic

The property was perfect for our group of four wanting a peaceful, relaxing weekend away! The on-site manager was amazing- kind, considerate, and friendly. We made a rustic breakfast in the cabin's small kitchen to eat under the trees and enjoyed stars at night by the river. We also visited Krause Springs and Opie's...cute cabin, fun times! (The only reason I'm not giving 5 stars is that the owner's children and friends happened to be on property at the same time. They were not respectful- took over the floating dock, loud, messy. We would absolutely rebook another time, but I would call ahead first.)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

San H.

Charming and Relaxing Retreat

This is my honest review to the place I've been looking forward to spend the weekend very much. The loft is like a 'Tiny House" version. The overall site is quiet and relaxing. The loft is charming and has lots of characters. As described, this loft is built and designed by a well-known architect but apparently, the bathroom in this loft is poorly designed. The lavatory is only inches in front of the water closet. We could hardly stand straight when we used the sink. (Our legs literally touching the water when standing up)The shower is just directly behind it with no lighting. This will be a non-issue if you are really petite. I would come back and stay again at this retreat but definately not in this Funky Loft.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ciara S.

So cute!

I can see how this could be great for a little family, romantic for 2, or perfect for a girls getaway! We loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer E.

Peaceful and cozy place!

Great stay at the funky blue cabin. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

jairo p.

Awesome place

Its a really chill place to stay. Its cozy and quaint and the house on the water is pretty cool. My gf and I took the kids and everybody had a blast there. The manager is really attentive. I recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

Great spot, great fishing.

Very clean and quaint. Todd is s great host. He took care of everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Super chill, peaceful, relaxing, can’t wait to return

Todd the property manager was incredibly nice and welcoming. We had a girl’s weekend and were super close to a lot of vineyards, breweries and distilleries in Spicewood. Crystal Creek Distillery (moonshine) is open late and a lot of fun. The cabin is super spacious with towels, linen and even an extra air mattress. Can’t wait to return!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

My family and I had an absolutely amazingly my time here. This place is unique and a must see.

We had no idea what to expect from the pictures but once we got here we were blow away by what we saw. It was hard for us to get our kids to leave to go and do anything else around the area as they were having way too much fun. Todd the manager was incredible and made our stay even better. If you have a family or just want to get away by yourself or with your special someone, this place is perfect for all. We will be back for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Melanie A.

Neat property!

We loved our stay at the Funky Loft Blue Eco-Cabin! Todd provide great information in advance so we knew what to pack, and also made sure we knew how to contact him with questions. The grounds were very pretty, plus I enjoyed watching deer across the street from the window. It was a very cold night and there was no fireplace inside, but the area heaters and extra blankets were very appreciated. The water warmed up nicely in the shower & sinks, and the fire pit outside was cozy. We really enjoyed the little touches everywhere. I would recommend this for a relaxing getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

One of the best places on Lake Travis

We were looking for a place for my wife's birthday and randomly came across this place. We had no idea what to expect, but couldn't have been happier with our stay. Todd was so warm and accommodating. The property is well maintained and absolutely beautiful! The cabin was perfect for the two of us and much nicer than we would have expected. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking to relax and get away.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Trish R.

Family Friendly Beautiful Property

We stayed for three nights over Spring Break and totally enjoyed the cabin, the property, mingling with other guests and caretaker Todd. He kindly made sure all of our needs were met. The cabin was well outfitted with clean, warm blankets and a heater/ac. It also had everything we needed to cook, including a hot plate and utensils. Loved the architecture, the rock garden, the waterfall and stone pathways down to Lake Travis. If you are into unique outdoor experiences that don't include a tent, give Living Waters a try. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2017