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Bait House, a Rustic Tiny House

Travelers discover a playful hideaway near Lake Travis where evenings by the firepit and outdoor family activities create the perfect lakeside retreat

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The Bait House near Lake Travis captures fishing culture charm with its themed tiny house design. Guests enjoy a distinctive outdoor shower, rustic comfort, and a BBQ grill in the lit entertainment area. Kids explore the playground while adults relax in sunset-viewing seats.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Laundry

About the neighborhood

Located in Marble Falls, this guesthouse is in a rural area and on a lake. Lake LBJ Yacht Club and Marina and Flat Creek Estate Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Travis and Lake LBJ. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and motor boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Marble Falls travel guide
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Marble Falls, TX

What's nearby

  • Lake Travis
    Lake Travis
    3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Lake Lyndon B. Johnson in the Texas Hill Country, Shutterstock ID 166636091, purchase_order: SP-1269 HA 2018 Batch 1, Order: , client: , other:
    Lake LBJ Yacht Club and Marina
    20 min drive - 26.9 km
  • Aerial scenes of Lake LBJ in the central Texas Hill Country
    Lake LBJ
    20 min drive - 26.9 km
  • Pennybacker Bridge, Austin, Texas
    Lake Austin
    51 min drive - 93.3 km
  • Zilker Park
    Zilker Park
    54 min drive - 102.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Smithwick Market
    4 min walk
  • Iron Wolf Distillery
    28 min drive
  • Cookin' On Wood
    1 min walk
  • Big Horse Ice House
    6 min drive
  • Buddies Burgers
    26 min drive

About this property

Bait House, a Rustic Tiny House

  • Guesthouse near Lake Travis
  • Take advantage of a firepit, a garden, and a playground at Bait House, a Rustic Tiny House. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities and a gym.
  • You'll also find perks like:
  • Smoke-free premises, barbecue grills, and outdoor furniture
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Bait House, a Rustic Tiny House include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and dining tables.
  • More amenities include:
    • Showers, hair dryers, and shampoo
    • Smart TVs with cable channels
    • Decks/patios, outdoor lighting, and composting

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Composting
  • Dryer
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 22

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Pets WELCOME as long as they are leashed while out on the property. Other pets, as well as free range cats, and chickens live here.

Please be respectful of other guests while in common areas.

Keep outside noise to a low level after 9:00pm thru 9am

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Note from host: Children must be supervised on property

Events

No events 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Bait House, a Rustic Tiny House pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bait House, a Rustic Tiny House?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bait House, a Rustic Tiny House?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Bait House, a Rustic Tiny House located?

Situated on a lake, this guesthouse is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Colorado River and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Lake Travis. Lake Marble Falls and Lakeside Park are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

Bait House, a Rustic Tiny House Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

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

We liked the bait house

This place is even nicer than the pictures show. It is small but very clean and nice. We enjoyed staying there.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great and quite just what I needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron J.

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

Bait House

My fiance and I had a wonderful time here in Smithwick / Marble Falls. great location friendly people cozy cabin and the outdoor shower is really cool.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

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

Beautiful place.

The owners and family were amazing. The passion they have for making it the best experience possible shows in all the effort and energy that goes into what they have created. Couldn’t have been more enjoyable!!
Stayed 50 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber G.

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

Cute place to stay

If you are there to visit Hidden Falls Adventure Park, this place is located about 10 minutes from the park, and 10 minutes to town. The space was very clean and has an outdoor shower, which my husband loves. We will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this place? The owners and family are beautiful kind people. The grounds are a birders paradise! Beautiful wildflowers and butterflies! And so many lightening bugs at night. So beautiful ❤️. The accomodations were lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sirwa A.

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

Best place for weekends

I loved the place and the people who run the camp are very nice and friendly. For sure will go back there.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

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

Lovely Bait House

The Bait House was a great place to spend a few days while exploring the hill country. I had everything I needed, and it was very clean. Nancy and Kent were great hosts. I would definitely book again if ever in the area again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

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

Lovely Tiny Home

My partner, our two pups, and I had a lovely stay at this tiny little home. It had everything we needed including gorgeous sunrises and all the kitty cuddles we could ask for! We were a bit surprised that the other homes and RVs were so close together, as we were hoping for privacy and little more freedom for our dogs, but we got over it pretty quickly as we enjoyed the quiet mornings with butterflies feeding from the sunflowers all around the home and a gorgeous park and lake just around the bend. The park was absolutely breathtaking and allowed for infinite grasses and waters for the pups to enjoy full force without a crowd.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Cute Cabin, Great Hosts

Very cute, comfortable, well maintained cabin with all the basics. The space is part of a larger RV/Cabin resort called the Orrasis. Interior photos on vrbo are accurate. Shaffer Bend Recreation area is just down the road and a nice place to hike. Easy drive into town of Marble Falls. Hosts are lovely and it's evident they take pride and joy in their land. They went out of their way to accommodate my electric vehicle charging needs. The property isn't as remote as I would have liked and presumed from the online description. It is next to a heavily trafficked farm to market road. Saturday was especially noisy even with a fan. Sunday noises were much more mellow and quiet. Aside from the vehicle/motorcycle sounds being a bummer, the property is a nice place to rest and rejuvenate.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carly F.

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

Great place

I enjoyed my stay. Nancy was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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

Spring Break get away!

We had a wonderful time at the Bait House! It was me, my husband and our 2 older dogs. The area had things to do from hiking, biking, and the adventure park. I highly recommend taking a relaxing trip into Marble Falls and walking around the square. There is wine tasting, places to shop and eat. Hopefully we can go back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn G.

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

Quaint, unique, and charming spot in the rolling Texas Hill Country!

My husband and I absolutely loved the Bait House! We visited at the end of February, and the day right before our trip temperatures dropped into the low 30's. I was nervous about the outside shower and the heating with these unforeseen freezing temps, but it was zero issue at all. In fact, I'm confident the outside shower was an even better experience because of the cold temperature! And, with the extra space heater provided, we were more than comfortable. The property was incredibly unique, obviously well cared for and maintained, and it was a lot of fun to explore. The Bait House itself was sturdy, clean, well-built, and also very well maintained. We slept comfortably and had everything we needed! We spent two nights and three days at the Bait House. While visiting, we spent a lot of our time in Marble Falls, and the 10-minute drive there was no big deal at all. It's beautiful country out there, so I found it very enjoyable driving anywhere. I'd highly recommend Flat Creek Estates if you're into wine, and there are SO many outdoor places to explore -- Balcones Canyon Lands (Doeskin Ranch, specifically) is beautiful and very nearby, then you've got Turkey Bend, Cow Creek, Shaffer Bend, and the list goes on. Even in Marble Falls the park system they have is quite large and enjoyable to walk around. So if you're looking for somewhere in the Texas Hill Country with lots of charm and plenty to do nearby, definitely check this place out!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jarid K.

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

Enjoyed the Stay

We had a great time and Nancy was very helpful and was there if we needed her. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly J.

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

Peaceful & Clean

The Baithouse was everything we needed and more. The property owners live on site but keep to themselves. Privacy was never an issue. They have a great green space! We especially enjoyed the fire pit on the patio. The property is close to town and convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

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

Quiet and peaceful

If you are looking for a quiet weekend reset this is the place for you.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021