Serene Lake LBJ: A 1950s A-Frame Escape with Stunning Views

Reconnect with nature and enjoy swimming and fishing from your own dock

Hill Country Serenity A-Frame on Lake LBJ

Burnet, TX, United States
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About

Very private beautifully refurbished 1950’s A-frame on Lake LBJ with stunning views. No recent flooding on this lake (LBJ). Catch your first fish or a stringer from the bank and enjoy the wildlife and peaceful setting from the back deck. Pelicans share your fishing territory with herons, turtles, geese and hawks. Bring your bikes and ride or walk to the pedestrian bridge swing. CR301 is a sublime natural experience in itself! Canoe, SUP, floats, & fishing gear provided.

Good to know

-This video from a neighboring Airbnb shows what it's like to be on the water here: https://youtu. be/s2BqrCeFGL8 -The entire second floor is a large bedroom where there is a new memory foam king bed and a full size futon. -There is a dedicated nook with desk and a large window to distract you from work, also a full bathroom with new corner shower. -The rainfall-style shower head in both bathrooms has strong hot water. -This property has the fastest internet provider in the area, although occasionally there can be an interruption in service. -Downstairs has a new fold out couch with upgraded memory foam queen mattress, this is not your grandma's fold out bed! -There is also a smaller futon which could sleep a child.

Other Details to Note

-Guests will be required to sign a release via email before entering/accessing the property. -Houses on and near the lake are known to attract abundant wildlife, including insects such as little flies and spiders. We have found we can avoid the little flies most efficiently by leaving lights off outside and near windows. -This is REAL country. We occasionally have a squirrel or other critters that like the place too. We discourage them from coming to check things out and encourage them to leave, but, as a city girl, I finally accepted that the critters will come by out here. For example, I think we are on a skunk’s regular path for foraging. Sitting on the deck at dusk, he will occasionally walk past the deck sniffing the dirt. If this type of encounter isn’t for you, you may want to go to Fredericksburg or somewhere less wild. -Lake LBJ is part of the Highland Lakes chain and is managed by the Lower Colorado River Authority or LCRA. There are two lakes and dams higher in the chain that feed LBJ and the LCRA uses these dams, especially Buchanan Dam, to generate hydroelectric power by releasing water. This is what the locals call "generating" and it creates wonderful rapids right in front of this property due to the large granite boulders. This is a special and unique feature of this property, that you can step directly onto the granite from the dock, no swimming through rapidly moving water to get to a rock to sit on and enjoy the swirling water. LCRA does not publish its schedule for generating, but, to date, generating takes place daily for several hours and then the rapids slow down to stillness again. -The cabin is nice and cozy with one large room upstairs and a full bathroom with shower on each floor, no tub. -The ceiling on both floors is 7’ high, those over 6’ tall will need to duck to enter the stairs doorway which is 6’ high. Once through the doorway, no more height restrictions, there is no ceiling on the stairs, it is open to the upstairs room.

Availability

What this place offers

Amenities

Common

  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dedicated workspace
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • TV
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Shampoo
  • Bathtub
  • Hot Water
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Clothing storage
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Room-darkening shades

Common

  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dedicated workspace
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • TV
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Shampoo
  • Bathtub
  • Hot Water
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Clothing storage
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Room-darkening shades

Entertainment

  • Record player

Family

  • Board games

Heating and cooling

  • Ceiling fan

Home safety

  • Fire extinguisher
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Smoke detector
  • First aid kit

Kitchen and dining

  • Baking sheet
  • Barbecue utensils
  • Blender
  • Coffee
  • Coffee maker
  • Dining table
  • Freezer
  • Hot water kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses

Location features

  • Lake access
  • Waterfront
  • Private entrance Separate street or building entrance

Outdoors

  • Garden or backyard
  • BBQ grill
  • Beach essentials Beach towels, umbrella, beach blanket, snorkeling gear
  • Boat slip
  • Outdoor seating
  • Patio or balcony

Parking and facilities

  • Free parking on premises
  • Free street parking

Services

  • Luggage dropoff allowed For guests' convenience when they have early arrival or late departure
  • Long term stays allowed Allow stay for 28 days or more

House Rules

Due to the location on the water front, guests will need to sign a release form before accessing/entering the property. Please keep the a/c temperature no lower than 73 degrees. Please close and lock all windows and doors when you leave. No night-time large gatherings or loud parties or extremely large and/or loud parties during the day. Please quiet down around 10pm. No candles except in emergency. One is located on the front shelf along with the emergency kit. Please do not tamper with monitoring devices. Extra charge for more than 5 guests, $40 per person. Please accompany any children when they are outside the physical house. Children should have an adult with them throughout the grounds as the waterfront does not have a fence and there is an outbuilding and areas they should not venture to for their own safety.

Accessibility

Neighborhood

This area is what you definitely would classify as “country living”. To get here, you travel down a beautiful, curvy country road with cattle guards and the occasional black cow or turtle in the road that you might need to maneuver around. Once here, during the week it is very quiet because most people are weekenders. Come Thursday, you start to see a little more activity, but it always stays very peaceful, nothing like a resort, although you will see grandparents and grand-kids driving by on golf carts. You have privacy in this home including from the porch with an empty fenced lot to one side and a seldom used home next door. The rental next door's access to the water is around a corner and screened by trees and bushes. You have use of our canoe and foam floats, but also, canoes, kayaks, and paddle boats are available for rent at Inks Lake State Park, minutes away. Legends Golf Course is 15 miles away in nearby Kingsland. You can get anywhere on Lake LBJ from our neighborhood boat launch. There are fun places to motor up to that serve food, supplies, and have bands on weekends. One will even deliver groceries to your docked boat! The antiquing in this area is truly amazing. Very reasonable prices at most Burnet shops. My antique dealer friend and I have not even explored Kingsland yet because there are such great finds in Burnet, it takes a couple of days to finish and we run out of time. Start with the Knot Hole!

Guest Access

-You will have complete, private access to the house and large yard, which has 150’ of waterfront. -There is a canoe at the waterfront for you to use and paddles, foam floats, life jackets, fishing tackle and poles in the house, bring your own bait! -This lot is unique from all others around it because you can step off of the cement dock directly onto granite boulders, you don’t have to swim to reach them to sit on in the (generating) rapids. -Also, due to the large boulders and rocks, you don’t get all of the boats and personal watercraft speeding by buffeting swimmers with large wakes. -Lake LBJ is a constant level lake which means the LCRA releases water from lakes higher in the lake chain in order to keep this lake at a constant water level. -While Lake Buchanan lake front properties can go dry in drought, Lake LBJ does not vary in its water level.

Reviews

Cathy
August 2025 · Airbnb
This is the one guys. Best Airbnb I’ve ever stayed in. It’s a bucket list item. Just do it. The host is a beautiful human being. Very compassionate.
Ryan
August 2025 · Airbnb
I really enjoyed staying here. Carleen obviously has put a lot of time and energy into making sure each guest has a great time. The home is really nice, with a beautiful view, and direct access to the Colorado River. I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a fun and peaceful getaway!
Kenneth
August 2025 · Airbnb
A frame house had everything we needed for the weekend getaway. Walked in and felt at home. Music was softly playing and the house envited us in like we belonged there. The water is so close to the house. We could sit in the living room and watch the most beautiful scenery. This getaway will amaze you, relax your mind, and you will have a hard time leaving. Carleen made this place into a little piece of heaven.
Karen
July 2025 · Airbnb
House was decorated so cute and so welcoming. She had extra amenities in case you forgot something at home she had it like a hat I needed as I had left mine at home kept the sun off my face while kayaking You name it she made sure the house had it She was very accommodating and responded quickly Best thing was sitting on the back porch early in the morning watching all the water wildlife and drinking my coffee
Christine
June 2025 · Airbnb
Serenity was an absolute gem! This stunning A-frame on the water far exceeded the photos—truly breathtaking. It’s by far my favorite Airbnb stay ever. The place was impeccably clean and stocked with every imaginable amenity, making it feel like a true home away from home. The serene vibe was food for the soul, and the host went above and beyond to make the experience incredibly special and positive. Highly recommend! Don’t even research, just book it! You’ll love it!!
Karmen
June 2025 · Airbnb
We unfortunately had to cancel our trip a couple days before hand. I knew that we wouldn't get our money back per the policy agreement. However, Carleen offered a future 1 nights stay! She completely didn't have to do that. Wonderful customer service.
Meredith Leigh
June 2025 · Airbnb
I am obsessed with this sweet little house! My husband and i spent our 7 year anniversary here and it was so perfect and sweet. The drive was beautiful, the roads to get there are just beautiful. The house stands out as soon as you see it! The boho interior decor is just my style. My husband called it the Princess house! The lake access is unbeatable. We never wanted to leave and plan on coming back every year to celebrate our anniversary.
Hannah
June 2025 · Airbnb
Favorite place I’ve ever stayed. The house and the view was even prettier than in the photos. It was a long drive for us from Houston, but worth every minute. Only regret was not staying even longer!! We will have to come back we loved it so much. I was a little worried that it might be cramped with the other houses but it was surprisingly secluded. And I didn’t think an A frame house could be so spacious! Carleen created such a cozy and welcoming space and went above and beyond. Loved my stay!!!!!
Madison
June 2025 · Airbnb
A beautiful place that was perfect for our honeymoon, you just have to bring food and clothes, everything else is provided. We couldn’t have asked for a better trip. Clearly the host has put a lot of thought and care into their air bnb and it shows. We hope to return year after year to relax and reconnect 💕
S J
May 2025 · Airbnb
“Serenity” is the perfect name for this delightful A-frame tucked along a quiet bend in the Colorado River at Lake LBJ. The back deck overlooks gorgeous treetops, hills & water full of granite boulders. The location teems with wildlife perfect for birders, fishermen & water enthusiasts. Nature continues inside, too! From real plants to pleasing colors, luxurious linens & natural textiles - elevated decor surrounds you at every turn. Fun, whimsical touches greet guests in artwork as well as a unique guestbook surprise. Everything about Serenity welcomes you to enjoy a gentle, slow-living getaway! Comfortable, adjustable king bed, ample window coverings & everything in between. Best of all, Carleen is an excellent & responsive host. She has thought of everything to make guests welcome & at home. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us!

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You will need a car to “go to town”. The area immediately in this neighborhood is just houses, no stores. There’s plenty of parking for several cars.

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