Texas is a big enough state to find activities to suit virtually any traveler. One of these many possibilities includes a house rental on one of Texas' many lakes. This would be an ideal vacation for the traveler that enjoys boating, fishing, swimming or water sports. There are a variety of vacation rentals available depending on your time and budget constraints. Rentals are available on a daily, weekly or monthly basis.
There are several lakes in Texas and they are classified according to region and available activities. The Highland Lakes of Central Texas to the northwest of Austin are very popular for both tourists and retirees, and this represents only a single region in the whole state. Aside from boating, fishing and swimming, golf and hiking are also popular in these regions. These six lakes are convenient to most of central Texas, and all of them allow motorized boating vehicles. Not all rentals include equipment, accessories or boating vehicles. Bear this in mind when looking for your accommodations.
Although they tend to hover around the category of more moderately-priced accommodations, the variety of inns and bed and breakfasts along Texas' numerous lakes covers the whole scale from basic to luxurious. Some include pools, spas and golf packages. Others are nestled in quiet, lush nature preserves. Accommodations vary from restored farmhouses to rustic cedar cabins. Cedar Creek Lake, with its calm waters and pristine sunsets, has a number of lakeside bed and breakfasts.
Vacation homes for rent on Texas lakes are available in virtually every type, size and price range. Options for pets, families and outdoor enthusiasts are included. Some homes are equipped with docks, boat launches, garages and enclosures for pets. Many homes and cabins are located on the large, well-known lakes of Lake Buchanan and Lake LBJ, but lakes such as Cedar Creek Lake, Lake Fork and Lake Palestine are also represented. Homes are rented by the day and week, with monthly rates available upon request depending on availability.
There are also plenty of upscale resorts and vacation homes if you're willing to spend some more money. Lake Texoma, Lake LBJ and Lake Buchanan are home to a number of luxury resorts that include golf courses, gourmet restaurants and panoramic views. Many also include nature preserves and offer golf, wedding, holiday or spa packages. Since this is Texas, other activities such as horseback riding and hunting are also available. Specials and packages are often seasonal and advance reservations are recommended.
