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Austin Stays by Sonder

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Best Stays by Sonder Austin

Find places to stay in Austin. Choose from apartment-style stays and boutique hotels for weekend breaks, business trips, and longer city stays.

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Blessing by the Lake - Lakeside Cabin-Hot Tub Wifi
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10.0
Exceptional
( 1 Review )
6 Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 12 Guests
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US $478 /Night
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Lakeside Family Retreat at Barren River
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10.0
Exceptional
( 14 Reviews )
5 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 12 Guests
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US $523 /Night
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Barren River Lake State Resort Park
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8.6
Fabulous
( 482 Reviews )
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US $186 /Night
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Glasgow Getaway w/Patio, Fireplace & Grill!
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9.7
Exceptional
( 3 Reviews )
2 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 8 Guests
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US $263 /Night
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Bigfoot Bay On Barren River Lake! Lakefront, Smokey Mountain setting, Sleeps 14!
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10.0
Exceptional
( 1 Review )
5 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 14 Guests
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US $514 /Night
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Welcome to Barren Valley Cottages.
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4 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 8 Guests
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US $615 /Night
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Barren River Lake State Resort Park
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8.3
Excellent
( 57 Reviews )
  • Private Beach
    Private Beach
  • Oceanfront
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US $121 /Night
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Private and Luxurious Rustic Hideaway on Barren River Lake
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9.6
Exceptional
( 94 Reviews )
1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom 4 Guests
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US $248 /Night
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Sunfish Cove - Pet Friendly Lakeside Retreat Barren River Lake
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4 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 8 Guests
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US $380 /Night
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Harbor Nest
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9.0
Exceptional
( 1 Review )
1 Bedroom 4 Bathrooms 16 Guests
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US $586 /Night
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Barren River Lake Home w/Boat Dock + Grill!
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7.0
Very Good
( 2 Reviews )
3 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 9 Guests
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US $246 /Night
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Cozy Cottage Rental Near Barren River Lake!
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5.0
Average
( 1 Review )
3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 6 Guests
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US $118 /Night
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Good for the Weekend

Easy in-and-out for quick Austin gateway.

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Blessing by the Lake - Lakeside Cabin-Hot Tub Wifi
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10.0
Exceptional
( 1 Review )
6 Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 12 Guests
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US $478 /Night
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Lakeside Family Retreat at Barren River
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10.0
Exceptional
( 14 Reviews )
5 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 12 Guests
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    Hot Tub
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US $523 /Night
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Barren River Lake State Resort Park
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8.6
Fabulous
( 482 Reviews )
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    Breakfast
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    Pool
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US $186 /Night
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Glasgow Getaway w/Patio, Fireplace & Grill!
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9.7
Exceptional
( 3 Reviews )
2 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 8 Guests
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US $263 /Night
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Bigfoot Bay On Barren River Lake! Lakefront, Smokey Mountain setting, Sleeps 14!
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10.0
Exceptional
( 1 Review )
5 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 14 Guests
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  • Balcony/Terrace
    Balcony/Terrace
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US $514 /Night
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Cottage
Welcome to Barren Valley Cottages.
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4 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 8 Guests
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US $615 /Night
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Barren River Lake State Resort Park
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8.3
Excellent
( 57 Reviews )
  • Private Beach
    Private Beach
  • Oceanfront
    Oceanfront
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US $121 /Night
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Private and Luxurious Rustic Hideaway on Barren River Lake
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9.6
Exceptional
( 94 Reviews )
1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom 4 Guests
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US $248 /Night
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Sunfish Cove - Pet Friendly Lakeside Retreat Barren River Lake
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4 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 8 Guests
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US $380 /Night
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Harbor Nest
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9.0
Exceptional
( 1 Review )
1 Bedroom 4 Bathrooms 16 Guests
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    Hot Tub
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US $586 /Night
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Barren River Lake Home w/Boat Dock + Grill!
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7.0
Very Good
( 2 Reviews )
3 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 9 Guests
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  • Internet
    Internet
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US $246 /Night
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Cozy Cottage Rental Near Barren River Lake!
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5.0
Average
( 1 Review )
3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 6 Guests
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US $118 /Night
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Work-friendly stays

Desks, fast Wi-Fi, and a kitchen for work trips that run long, with dinner a short walk away.

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The Kentucky Kajun! A Beautiful 5 Bed/4 Bath Cabin On Barren River Lake.
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10.0
Exceptional
( 298 Reviews )
5 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 14 Guests
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US $479 /Night
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The Ultimate In Relaxation At The Lake
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10.0
Exceptional
( 202 Reviews )
5 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 24 Guests
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US $460 /Night
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Beautiful cottage with AMAZING view of Barren River Lake!
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10.0
Exceptional
( 174 Reviews )
3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 9 Guests
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US $335 /Night
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The Shady Pine @ Barren River Lake, KY~ Hot tub, Mammoth Cave, Luxury Cabin
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10.0
Exceptional
( 150 Reviews )
3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 8 Guests
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US $416 /Night
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CMR Hideaway Lodge poolside Barren County near Barren River Lake
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10.0
Exceptional
( 126 Reviews )
7 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 16 Guests
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    Private Pool
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US $740 /Night
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Luxury Lake House w/DOCK, DIRECT LAKE ACCESS/Tennis/PICKLEBALL/Basketball Court
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10.0
Exceptional
( 72 Reviews )
6 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 14 Guests
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US $784 /Night
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Barren River Cabins Near Mammoth Cave, Fire Pit, Pet Friendly, Bubbling Boulder!
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10.0
Exceptional
( 71 Reviews )
4 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 8 Guests
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US $481 /Night
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the Red Door Lakeside
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10.0
Exceptional
( 65 Reviews )
3 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 8 Guests
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US $443 /Night
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Cozy Lakehouse w/Fire Pit & Bed Swing Near Mammoth Cave National Park
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10.0
Exceptional
( 42 Reviews )
3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 11 Guests
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US $370 /Night
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Cottage
Quaint Family Cottage-New Spa tub with LAKE View-1 mile to Bailey’s Point
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10.0
Exceptional
( 38 Reviews )
3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 6 Guests
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US $353 /Night
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Cozy lakehouse retreat w/kayaks, high speed Wi-Fi, and pet friendly!
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10.0
Exceptional
( 36 Reviews )
3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 8 Guests
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US $289 /Night
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Lake Daze Escape- Entire Cabin on Barren River Lake!
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10.0
Exceptional
( 32 Reviews )
3 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 14 Guests
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US $478 /Night
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Which vacation homes in Austin are best for families?

If you are looking for a family-friendly vacation home in Austin, check out one of the following properties as all are highly-rated places to stay with excellent review for families or groups staying in Austin:

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How many vacation rentals are available in Austin?

Currently, the total number of properties listed in 2026 is over 88 in the Austin area, and still counting. By aggregating listings from multiple websites, offers an immense amount of choice of the best properties in Austin.

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